Chester, Virginia vs. Harpers Ferry, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is 14.8% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,407 in Harpers Ferry, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
61% more expensive in Harpers Ferry
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Harpers Ferry, WV
Compared to Chester, Harpers Ferry is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  7.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  61.9% higher
  Health
  25.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower