Emporia, Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 37.5% more expensive than Emporia, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $116,860 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Emporia, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
185% more expensive in Chester
than in Emporia, Virginia
Emporia, VA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Emporia, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  165.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% lower
  Commute
  29.9% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher