salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Henderson to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,044
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,857
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$97,214
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$484,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,520
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$151
👥 People living there
252,583
332,141
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.3 min
College degree
36.9%
37.4%
Own their home
74.4%
66.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 2 more.
- Pick Henderson for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Henderson | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $27,110 | -31% in Henderson |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $77,750 | +30% in Henderson |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $62,380 | +21% in Henderson |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,650 | +20% in Henderson |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $75,920 | +18% in Henderson |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $45,350 | +16% in Henderson |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $103,940 | +16% in Henderson |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $144,060 | +16% in Henderson |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Henderson cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Henderson cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Henderson to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $61,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Henderson.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Henderson?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $97,214 in Henderson, 6% more in Chesapeake.