Winston-Salem, North Carolina vs. Chester, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chester, Virginia is 19.6% more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $59,779 in Chester, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chester, Virginia is more expensive than Winston-Salem, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Chester
than in Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Winston Salem, NC vs. Chester, VA
Compared to Winston Salem, Chester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  13.2% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher