Fairfax, Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 34.4% cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,587 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairfax, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Fairfax, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chester
than in Fairfax, Virginia
Fairfax, VA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Fairfax, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.4% 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
  13.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.8% higher
  Commute
  33.0% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower