salaryChesapeake is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Mesa to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,826
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$89,248
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$408,000
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,604
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$168
👥 People living there
252,583
511,764
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.7 min
College degree
36.9%
32.5%
Own their home
74.4%
64.4%
Below poverty line
9.4%
10.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Mesa for lower rent, shorter commutes, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Mesa | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $85,050 | +42% in Mesa |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $47,530 | +22% in Mesa |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,410 | +22% in Mesa |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $78,080 | +21% in Mesa |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $34,920 | +19% in Mesa |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,770 | +18% in Mesa |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,320 | +17% in Mesa |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $35,960 | +17% in Mesa |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Mesa cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Mesa to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Mesa.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Mesa?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $89,248 in Mesa, 15% more in Chesapeake.