salaryHuntsville is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Huntsville to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,364
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,207
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$80,579
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$293,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
93.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,345
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$181
👥 People living there
252,583
222,791
Commute to work
25.8 min
19.7 min
College degree
36.9%
47.2%
Own their home
74.4%
58.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
12.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Huntsville | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $62,370 | -37% in Huntsville |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $136,340 | +36% in Huntsville |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $27,990 | -28% in Huntsville |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $103,900 | -17% in Huntsville |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $49,940 | -16% in Huntsville |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $48,010 | -16% in Huntsville |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $36,920 | -15% in Huntsville |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $107,230 | -15% in Huntsville |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Huntsville cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,849 in Chesapeake.
What salary do I need in Huntsville to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $57,017 a year gives the same standard of living in Huntsville.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Huntsville?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $80,579 in Huntsville, 28% more in Chesapeake.