salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,999
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$178
👥 People living there
505,268
252,583
Commute to work
26.5 min
25.8 min
College degree
59.2%
36.9%
Own their home
46.4%
74.4%
Below poverty line
16.9%
9.4%
Unemployment
5.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for a more educated workforce.
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $39,020 | +111% in Chesapeake |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $56,940 | +20% in Chesapeake |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $63,380 | -17% in Chesapeake |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,460 | -15% in Chesapeake |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $126,430 | +13% in Chesapeake |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $103,760 | -13% in Chesapeake |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $69,560 | -12% in Chesapeake |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $89,450 | -11% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Chesapeake cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,731 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 10% more in Chesapeake.