Chester, VT vs St. George, VT

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Chester is 18% cheaper than St. George. With a cost index of 84 vs 102, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Chester to St. George should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chester is $938/month compared to $1,352/month in St. George — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Chester is more affordable at $245,300 median vs $316,200.

Median household income in Chester is $67,782 compared to $88,750 in St. George (-23.6%). While St. George is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chester spend roughly 16.6% of their income on rent, less than the 18.3% in St. George.