salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Detroit to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,347
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,153
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$43,073
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$83,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,402
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$196
👥 People living there
252,583
638,530
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.8 min
College degree
36.9%
18.1%
Own their home
74.4%
50.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
32.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
14%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Detroit for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Detroit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,870 | $86,370 | +40% in Detroit |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $81,990 | +31% in Detroit |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $78,450 | +31% in Detroit |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $65,810 | +28% in Detroit |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,730 | +17% in Detroit |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,120 | +17% in Detroit |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $84,480 | -15% in Detroit |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $35,130 | +14% in Detroit |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Detroit cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Detroit cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Detroit to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $61,444 a year gives the same standard of living in Detroit.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Detroit?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $43,073 in Detroit, 139% more in Chesapeake.