Cost of Living in Chester Gap, VA

With a cost of living index of 98, Chester Gap, VA is right around the national average in cost. Living here is 2% cheaper than the national average and 6% below the Virginia state average of 104. Chester Gap is a small community of 896 residents.

The median household income in Chester Gap is $74,183, which is 1% lower than the national median of $75,149.

Everyday prices in the Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV (Metropolitan Statistical Area) metro area tend to run above the national average. Out of 6 common grocery and utility items tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 6 are priced higher than the US average. These real-world prices — from groceries to electricity — add up and should be factored into any cost of living comparison.

Data sources: US Census Bureau (ACS 2023), Zillow Home Values, HUD Fair Market Rents, BEA Regional Price Parities, BLS Average Prices, and NOAA Climate Normals. Updated monthly.