Chester, WV Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
4.5% lower
than the West Virginia average
Chester, West Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 4.5% higher than the average for West Virginia.

Chester, WV

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $108,500, which is 67.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 22.3% less expensive than the average West Virginia home, at $139,700. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.9% cheaper than the state average of $860.

Can I afford Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, West Virginia, a minimum annual income of $20,880 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, WV is relatively low compared to other regions in the United States. Compared to the national average, prices for goods and services are about 19% lower. Housing costs are especially affordable with a median home price of only $93,000. Other monthly expenses such as utilities, grocery items, and transportation are also significantly lower than the national average. This makes Chester an ideal place to live for those looking for an affordable lifestyle with all the amenities of a modern city.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterWest VirginiaUnited States
  75.879.4100.0
  96.295.8100
  113.4127.0100.0
  27.439.3100.0
  $108,500$139,700$338,100
  85.3%85.9%100.0%
  87.190.1100.0
  96.285.1100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 4 years ago

Great place to raise kids  More

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Over 16 years ago

There are several nice places to eat is this town. Alot of the restaurants have a wonderful breaffast. Here I want to talk about one place in particular and one of  More

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