Birmingham, Alabama vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 28.4% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $64,201 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
227% more expensive in Chester
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Birmingham, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  262.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.1% higher
  Commute
  3.3% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher