Charleston, West Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 20.1% more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $60,074 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Charleston, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Chester
than in Charleston, West Virginia
Charleston, WV vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Charleston, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.1% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.0% higher
  Commute
  1.7% lower
  Health
  27.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.2% higher