Chester, West Virginia vs. Wheeling, West Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wheeling, West Virginia is 2.7% more expensive than Chester, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $49,112 in Wheeling, West Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wheeling, West Virginia is more expensive than Chester, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% more expensive in Wheeling
than in Chester, West Virginia
Chester, WV vs. Wheeling, WV
Compared to Chester, Wheeling is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.7% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher