salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Indianapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,465
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,315
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$71,417
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$224,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
95.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,037
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$141
👥 People living there
252,583
885,860
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.6 min
College degree
36.9%
34.9%
Own their home
74.4%
56%
Below poverty line
9.4%
15.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Indianapolis for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Indianapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $83,110 | +39% in Indianapolis |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $65,070 | +26% in Indianapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $29,050 | -26% in Indianapolis |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $76,980 | +24% in Indianapolis |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $61,980 | +23% in Indianapolis |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $68,480 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $120,480 | +20% in Indianapolis |
| Software Developer | $129,090 | $106,870 | -17% in Indianapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Indianapolis cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Indianapolis cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Indianapolis to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $58,625 a year gives the same standard of living in Indianapolis.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Indianapolis?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $71,417 in Indianapolis, 44% more in Chesapeake.
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