Chester, Virginia vs. Christiansburg, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Christiansburg, Virginia is 10.4% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $98,570 in Christiansburg, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Christiansburg, Virginia is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Christiansburg
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Christiansburg, VA
Compared to Chester, Christiansburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.4% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  15.2% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower