Cost of Living Calculator - Ruston, Louisiana vs Chester, Virginia


The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 20.3% more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $134,973 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ruston, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Ruston, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Chester
than in Ruston, Louisiana
Ruston, LA vs Chester, VA
Compared to Ruston, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.1% higher
  Commute
  26.5% higher
  Health
  24.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher

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