salaryAugusta 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
$1,458
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,147
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$59,841
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$178,400
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,520
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$176
$178
👥 People living there
201,528
252,583
Commute to work
21.1 min
25.8 min
College degree
24.7%
36.9%
Own their home
50.8%
74.4%
Below poverty line
20.1%
9.4%
Unemployment
8.6%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Augusta for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Augusta | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,390 | $39,020 | +112% in Chesapeake |
| Dental Hygienist | $79,840 | $98,890 | +24% in Chesapeake |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,230 | $103,760 | +23% in Chesapeake |
| HVAC Technician | $48,900 | $59,470 | +22% in Chesapeake |
| Firefighter | $47,540 | $56,940 | +20% in Chesapeake |
| Market Research Analyst | $60,920 | $69,560 | +14% in Chesapeake |
| Medical Assistant | $38,470 | $43,620 | +13% in Chesapeake |
| Plumber | $54,690 | $61,870 | +13% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Augusta or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Augusta is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,458 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Augusta?
About $63,942 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Augusta or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $59,841 in Augusta and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 42% more in Chesapeake.