salaryChesapeake is 16% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Irvine to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$3,405
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$3,344
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$147,451
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$1,191,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
113.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$9,543
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$113
👥 People living there
252,583
311,690
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.9%
70.6%
Own their home
74.4%
44.5%
Below poverty line
9.4%
10.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Irvine for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $121,980 | +104% in Irvine |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $98,050 | +72% in Irvine |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $101,860 | +61% in Irvine |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $135,560 | +52% in Irvine |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $75,740 | +47% in Irvine |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $194,410 | +46% in Irvine |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $161,470 | +30% in Irvine |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $161,890 | +28% in Irvine |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Irvine cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 16% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Irvine to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $69,572 a year gives the same standard of living in Irvine.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Irvine?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $147,451 in Irvine, 30% more in Irvine.