salaryChesapeake is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Fresno to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,789
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,484
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$76,564
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$374,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
102.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,723
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$202
👥 People living there
252,583
545,970
Commute to work
25.8 min
22.4 min
College degree
36.9%
25.5%
Own their home
74.4%
50.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
20.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
8.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Fresno for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Fresno | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $100,770 | +69% in Fresno |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $125,420 | +40% in Fresno |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $79,160 | +39% in Fresno |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $166,570 | +34% in Fresno |
| Civil Engineer | $94,680 | $119,720 | +26% in Fresno |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $78,800 | +24% in Fresno |
| Pharmacist | $136,280 | $169,160 | +24% in Fresno |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $63,470 | +23% in Fresno |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Fresno cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Fresno to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $62,583 a year gives the same standard of living in Fresno.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Fresno?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $76,564 in Fresno, 34% more in Chesapeake.