Virginia Beach, Virginia vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 5.9% cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $28,228 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Virginia Beach, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is cheaper than Virginia Beach, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Chester
than in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Virginia Beach, VA vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Virginia Beach, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.9% 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
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  12.8% lower
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher