salaryChesapeake is 5% 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
$1,648
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$178
👥 People living there
397,742
252,583
Commute to work
26.6 min
25.8 min
College degree
32.6%
36.9%
Own their home
54.3%
74.4%
Below poverty line
12.9%
9.4%
Unemployment
5.7%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for lower rent, cheaper homes.
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $39,020 | +62% in Chesapeake |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $59,690 | -36% in Chesapeake |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $133,380 | -21% in Chesapeake |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,760 | -15% in Chesapeake |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $50,460 | -15% in Chesapeake |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,150 | -15% in Chesapeake |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $56,940 | -12% in Chesapeake |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $89,450 | -12% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,003 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 21% more in Chesapeake.