Charlotte, North Carolina vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 2.5% cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $194,985 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Charlotte, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Chester
than in Charlotte, North Carolina
Charlotte, NC vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Charlotte, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.8% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  4.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher