Fall River, Massachusetts vs. Chester, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Massachusetts is 8.8% cheaper than Fall River, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $45,610 in Chester, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Fall River, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Massachusetts is cheaper than Fall River, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Chester
than in Fall River, Massachusetts
Fall River, MA vs. Chester, MA
Compared to Fall River, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower