Elizabeth City, North Carolina vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 15.3% more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $57,651 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Elizabeth City, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Chester
than in Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Elizabeth City, NC vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Elizabeth City, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.3% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  10.9% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.8% higher