salaryBirmingham 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
$1,291
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$178
👥 People living there
198,173
252,583
Commute to work
20.8 min
25.8 min
College degree
31.1%
36.9%
Own their home
45.5%
74.4%
Below poverty line
24.7%
9.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham 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 | Birmingham | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,890 | +60% in Chesapeake |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $39,020 | +41% in Chesapeake |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,470 | +22% in Chesapeake |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $133,380 | -22% in Chesapeake |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $126,430 | +20% in Chesapeake |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $100,340 | -19% in Chesapeake |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $43,620 | +19% in Chesapeake |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $124,530 | +16% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Chesapeake to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $64,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 52% more in Chesapeake.