What is a pro or con of living in Chester, South Carolinacompared to Blacksburg, South Carolina?

Median Home Cost is 8% more expensive in Chester.

What salary do I need to live in Chester, South Carolina copmared to Blacksburg, South Carolina?

A salary of $50,000 in Blacksburg, South Carolina should increase to $56,341 in Chester, South Carolina (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

BLACKSBURG vs. CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Blacksburg, South Carolina vs. Chester, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, South Carolina is 12.7% more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $56,341 in Chester, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, South Carolina.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chester, South Carolina is more expensive than Blacksburg, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Chester
than in Blacksburg, South Carolina

Blacksburg, SC vs. Chester, SC

Compared to Blacksburg, Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

12.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

25.4% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

1.2% higher

Commute

41.2% higher

Health

3.7% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Blacksburg, South Carolina vs. Chester, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

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Blacksburg, SC vs. Chester, SC

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