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
$1,397
$1,849
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,121
$1,567
💵 Families earn per year
$53,969
$102,860
🔑 Buying a house
$164,200
$378,400
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,622
$3,108
⚡ Electric bill per month
$99
$178
👥 People living there
276,854
252,583
Commute to work
19.9 min
25.8 min
College degree
31.2%
36.9%
Own their home
43%
74.4%
Below poverty line
26%
9.4%
Unemployment
7.3%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Buffalo 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 | Buffalo | Chesapeake | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,950 | $59,690 | -26% in Chesapeake |
| Firefighter | $74,470 | $56,940 | -24% in Chesapeake |
| Electrician | $77,930 | $62,350 | -20% in Chesapeake |
| Dental Hygienist | $82,470 | $98,890 | +20% in Chesapeake |
| Carpenter | $63,500 | $51,500 | -19% in Chesapeake |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,490 | $63,380 | -17% in Chesapeake |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $46,580 | $39,020 | -16% in Chesapeake |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,520 | $38,150 | -16% in Chesapeake |
Frequently asked questions
Is Buffalo or Chesapeake cheaper to live in?
Buffalo 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 Buffalo?
About $61,313 a year gives the same standard of living in Chesapeake.
Where do people earn more, Buffalo or Chesapeake?
The typical household earns $53,969 in Buffalo and $102,860 in Chesapeake, 48% more in Chesapeake.