Chester, VA vs Tuckahoe, VA

Chester is moderately more affordable than Tuckahoe, with a 11.2% lower cost of living index. Chester scores 103 compared to 116 for Tuckahoe, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Tuckahoe can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $1,463/month compared to $1,479/month in Tuckahoe — a 1% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $290,600 median vs $442,200.

Median household income in Chester is $88,455 compared to $96,188 in Tuckahoe (-8%). The higher salaries in Tuckahoe partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 19.8% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Tuckahoe.