salaryAmarillo is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chesapeake to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,219
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,128
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$71,086
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$196,900
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,000
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$145
$178
👥 People living there
201,885
252,583
Commute to work
19.6 min
25.8 min
College degree
26.6%
36.9%
Own their home
59.7%
74.4%
Below poverty line
15.8%
9.4%
Unemployment
3.4%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Amarillo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Amarillo | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,710 | $39,020 | +72% in Chesapeake |
| Civil Engineer | $75,910 | $94,680 | +25% in Chesapeake |
| Police Officer | $78,900 | $59,690 | -24% in Chesapeake |
| HVAC Technician | $49,840 | $59,470 | +19% in Chesapeake |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,560 | $36,280 | +19% in Chesapeake |
| Firefighter | $48,420 | $56,940 | +18% in Chesapeake |
| Medical Assistant | $37,170 | $43,620 | +17% in Chesapeake |
| Operations Manager | $85,770 | $100,340 | +17% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Amarillo or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Amarillo is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,219 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Amarillo?
About $64,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Amarillo or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $71,086 in Amarillo and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 31% more in Chesapeake.