salaryChesapeake is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fremont to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$3,180
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$3,128
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$195,754
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$1,403,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$9,190
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$152
👥 People living there
252,583
228,295
Commute to work
25.8 min
30.3 min
College degree
36.9%
63.9%
Own their home
74.4%
60.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
5.2%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Fremont | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $132,000 | +121% in Fremont |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $186,610 | +109% in Fremont |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $113,700 | +100% in Fremont |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $123,250 | +77% in Fremont |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $219,080 | +76% in Fremont |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $89,200 | +73% in Fremont |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $101,860 | +61% in Fremont |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $212,500 | +59% in Fremont |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Fremont cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Fremont to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $70,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Fremont.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Fremont?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $195,754 in Fremont, 47% more in Fremont.