Chester, Virginia vs. Frederick, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Frederick, Maryland is 12.2% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $89,794 in Frederick, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Frederick, Maryland is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Frederick
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Frederick, MD
Compared to Chester, Frederick is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% lower
  Commute
  14.7% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher