salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Garland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,813
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,752
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$82,311
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$270,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,263
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$194
👥 People living there
252,583
246,844
Commute to work
25.8 min
29.7 min
College degree
36.9%
25.4%
Own their home
74.4%
61.6%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Garland for lower rent, cheaper homes, lower unemployment.
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Garland cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Garland cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Garland to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $59,458 a year gives the same standard of living in Garland.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Garland?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $82,311 in Garland, 25% more in Chesapeake.