Seattle, Washington vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 42.1% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $43,445 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% cheaper in Chester
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Seattle, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.1% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  46.9% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  12.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.9% lower