salaryChesapeake is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Chicago to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,983
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,622
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$84,017
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$334,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,943
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$90
👥 People living there
252,583
2,711,226
Commute to work
25.8 min
33.1 min
College degree
36.9%
44.3%
Own their home
74.4%
46%
Below poverty line
9.4%
16.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Chicago for cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Chicago | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $107,810 | +81% in Chicago |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $103,380 | +67% in Chicago |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $102,350 | +64% in Chicago |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $80,440 | +56% in Chicago |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $82,820 | +45% in Chicago |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $77,960 | +31% in Chicago |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $165,660 | +24% in Chicago |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $78,390 | +24% in Chicago |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Chicago cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,983 in Chicago.
What salary do I need in Chicago to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,464 a year gives the same standard of living in Chicago.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Chicago?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $84,017 in Chicago, 22% more in Chesapeake.