Plainview, New York vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 41.5% cheaper than Plainview, New York.

You would need a salary of $29,242 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Plainview, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Plainview, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Chester
than in Plainview, New York
Plainview, NY vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Plainview, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  41.5% 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
  9.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.1% lower
  Commute
  50.2% lower
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower