Lakeville, Massachusetts vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 25.2% cheaper than Lakeville, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $37,413 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakeville, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Lakeville, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in Chester
than in Lakeville, Massachusetts
Lakeville, MA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Lakeville, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.2% 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
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  33.4% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower