About the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Frisco to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,246
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,299
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$162,004
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$642,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$9,572
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$196
👥 People living there
252,583
219,304
Commute to work
25.8 min
28.6 min
College degree
36.9%
67.5%
Own their home
74.4%
65.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
3.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Frisco for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Frisco cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Frisco cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Frisco to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $59,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Frisco.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Frisco?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $162,004 in Frisco, 37% more in Frisco.