What is a pro or con of living in Chester, Virginiacompared to Council Bluffs, Iowa?

Median Home Cost is 74% more expensive in Chester.

What salary do I need to live in Chester, Virginia copmared to Council Bluffs, Iowa?

A salary of $50,000 in Council Bluffs, Iowa should increase to $59,413 in Chester, Virginia (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.

COUNCIL BLUFFS vs. CHESTER
Cost of Living Comparison

Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 18.8% more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $59,413 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Council Bluffs, Iowa.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Council Bluffs, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in Chester
than in Council Bluffs, Iowa

Council Bluffs, IA vs. Chester, VA

Compared to Council Bluffs, Chester is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

18.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

85.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

11.2% higher

Commute

3.8% higher

Health

6.8% lower

Taxes

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Personal

2.5% higher

Cost of Food

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Council Bluffs, Iowa vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Council Bluffs, IA vs. Chester, VA

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