Lake Wales, Florida vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 13.4% more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida.

You would need a salary of $130,432 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Wales, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Lake Wales, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% more expensive in Chester
than in Lake Wales, Florida
Lake Wales, FL vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Lake Wales, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  2.7% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher