Chester, Virginia vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 18.3% cheaper than Chester, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $40,844 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chester, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Chester, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Chester, Virginia
Chester, VA vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Chester, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  7.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% lower