Cost of Living Calculator - Chester, Virginia vs Arroyo Grande, California


The cost of living in Arroyo Grande, California is 57.5% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,175 in Arroyo Grande, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arroyo Grande, California is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
173% more expensive in Arroyo Grande
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs Arroyo Grande, CA
Compared to Chester, Arroyo Grande is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  57.5% 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
  10.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  195.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.7% lower
  Commute
  10.8% higher
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower

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