salaryChesapeake is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fort Worth to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,775
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,560
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$85,748
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$303,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$5,191
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$186
👥 People living there
252,583
963,194
Commute to work
25.8 min
27.1 min
College degree
36.9%
32%
Own their home
74.4%
57%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Fort Worth for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Fort Worth | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,910 | +56% in Fort Worth |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $24,160 | -38% in Fort Worth |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $168,510 | +26% in Fort Worth |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,530 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,990 | +18% in Fort Worth |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $64,900 | +14% in Fort Worth |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $101,420 | +13% in Fort Worth |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Fort Worth cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,775 in Fort Worth.
What salary do I need in Fort Worth to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Fort Worth.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Fort Worth?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $85,748 in Fort Worth, 20% more in Chesapeake.