Carrollton, VA vs Chester, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chester is 16.8% cheaper than Carrollton. With a cost index of 103 vs 120, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chester to Carrollton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Carrollton is $1,793/month compared to $1,463/month in Chester — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $290,600 median vs $381,900.

Median household income in Carrollton is $113,813 compared to $88,455 in Chester (+28.7%). While Carrollton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Carrollton spend roughly 18.9% of their income on rent, less than the 19.8% in Chester.