Chester, WI Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
84.4
Less expensive
15.6% lower
than the US average
6.1% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Chester, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 84.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 15.6% lower than the U.S. average and 6.1% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Chester, WI

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $251,200, which is 25.7% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.9% more expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester costs $870 per month, which is 39.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 18.4% more than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $48,240 for a family, and $27,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, WI is quite reasonable. Grocery prices are competitive, and housing is very affordable. The median home price for the area is around $172,000 which is lower than the national average. Utilities, such as electricity and water, are also relatively inexpensive when compared to other areas in the country. Additionally, taxes are quite low - with no state income tax and a moderate property tax rate. All in all, Chester provides a great standard of living without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterWisconsinUnited States
  84.489.9100.0
  93.894.7100
  98.798.9100.0
  71.079.3100.0
  $251,200$244,100$338,100
  101.0%99.0%100.0%
  69.986.9100.0
  95.2106.6100.0

   100=National Average

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