salaryChesapeake is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Dallas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,760
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,691
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$76,054
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$320,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$5,075
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$160
👥 People living there
252,583
1,307,930
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.7 min
College degree
36.9%
38.2%
Own their home
74.4%
42.4%
Below poverty line
9.4%
16.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Dallas for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Dallas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,910 | +56% in Dallas |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $24,160 | -38% in Dallas |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $168,510 | +26% in Dallas |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Dallas |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,530 | +18% in Dallas |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,990 | +18% in Dallas |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $64,900 | +14% in Dallas |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $101,420 | +13% in Dallas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Dallas cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,760 in Dallas.
What salary do I need in Dallas to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Dallas.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Dallas?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $76,054 in Dallas, 35% more in Chesapeake.