salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Las Vegas to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,806
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,614
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$79,676
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$427,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,065
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$159
👥 People living there
252,583
660,400
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.7 min
College degree
36.9%
27.7%
Own their home
74.4%
56.6%
Below poverty line
9.4%
14%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Las Vegas for lower rent, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Las Vegas | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $27,110 | -31% in Las Vegas |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $77,750 | +30% in Las Vegas |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $62,380 | +21% in Las Vegas |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,650 | +20% in Las Vegas |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $75,920 | +18% in Las Vegas |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $45,350 | +16% in Las Vegas |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $103,940 | +16% in Las Vegas |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $144,060 | +16% in Las Vegas |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Las Vegas cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Las Vegas cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Las Vegas to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $61,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Las Vegas.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Las Vegas?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $79,676 in Las Vegas, 29% more in Chesapeake.