Chester, CA


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Chester, CA

About Chester, CA

Living in Chester, CA is a great experience. It is a small town with a population of just 1,500 people, but it has everything you need from local grocery stores and gas stations to delicious restaurants and unique shops. The community spirit is very strong here, and everyone knows each other. You will often see neighbors walking their dogs or out for a jog or bike ride around town. There are plenty of outdoor activities nearby too, like camping and fishing in the surrounding lakes and streams. Plus, the scenery is absolutely stunning as you take in views of towering mountains, lush forests, and rolling hills. Overall, Chester is an amazing place to call home.

State: California
County: Plumas County
Metro Area: No Metro Area
City: Chester
Zip Codes: 96020
Cost of Living:

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Chester Cost of Living



$353,600
+4.4% higher than avg
$59,459
-16.1% lower than avg
9.0 / 4.3
Comfort Index
summer/winter
Chester Crime
40 / 100
Crime is ranked on a scale of 1 (low) to 100 (high). US average: 35.4
Minimum annual income
To live comfortably in Chester, California
$67,680
for a family
$30,800
for a single person
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Do not stop in Plumas County CA! If the adage "come on vacation stay on probation" isn't familiar it soon will be. Remember this warning & remove Plumas County from  More
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Over 15 years ago
Chester is located on the shores of Lake Almanor, a popular summer recfration spot for Sacramento Valley residents to get out of the  More
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