What is a pro or con of living in Manahawkin, New Jerseycompared to Chester, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 45% more expensive in Manahawkin.

What salary do I need to live in Manahawkin, New Jersey copmared to Chester, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Chester, Virginia should increase to $57,202 in Manahawkin, New Jersey (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESTER vs. MANAHAWKIN
Cost of Living Comparison

Chester, Virginia vs. Manahawkin, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manahawkin, New Jersey is 14.4% more expensive than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,202 in Manahawkin, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manahawkin, New Jersey is more expensive than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Manahawkin
than in Chester, Virginia

Chester, VA vs. Manahawkin, NJ

Compared to Chester, Manahawkin is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

14.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

13.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

5.3% higher

Commute

5.3% higher

Health

1.6% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

4.0% higher

Cost of Food

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Chester, Virginia vs. Manahawkin, New Jersey

Cost of Living Comparison

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