Chester, VA Cost of Living


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Chester cost of living score
99.6
Less expensive
0.4% lower
than the US average
4.4% lower
than the Virginia average
Chester, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 99.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 0.4% lower than the U.S. average and 4.4% lower than the average for Virginia.

Chester, VA

Housing costs in Chester?
A typical home costs $331,300, which is 2.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 3.5% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chester costs $1,510 per month, which is 5.6% more than the national average of $1,430 and 7.3% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Chester?
To live comfortably in Chester, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $63,360 for a family, and $53,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chester?
The cost of living in Chester, VA is quite reasonable. According to BestPlaces, the Cost of Living Index for Chester is around 86.5, which is slightly lower than the national average. Housing prices are also quite affordable, with median home prices being around $200,000 and rents averaging at $1,000 per month. Food and groceries are fairly priced as well; a meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about $12 and basic groceries for a month will run around $200 or less. Overall, the cost of living in Chester is very reasonable and makes it an attractive place to live for families or individuals on a budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesterVirginiaUnited States
  99.6104.2100.0
  98.599.6100
  99.3103.1100.0
  98.8112.9100.0
  $331,300$343,200$338,100
  101.1%99.3%100.0%
  85.599.4100.0
  141.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I just recently discovered a little suburb of Richmond, called Chester. Yes, it is small and not much going on in that area - but if you want a peaceful area to live -  More

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I grew up in Chester and it really isn't a bad place to live if you like living in a very populated area. It has great schools, low crime, easy access to both Richmond  More

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Chester, because of its location midway between Richmond, VA and Petersburg, VA, was once just a train station. With residential growth in affluent Chesterfield County  More

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