Houston, Texas vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 1.8% more expensive than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $76,335 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Chester
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Houston, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  4.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher