salaryChesapeake is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Minneapolis to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,649
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,805
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$87,192
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$362,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,339
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$91
👥 People living there
252,583
427,246
Commute to work
25.8 min
22 min
College degree
36.9%
55.5%
Own their home
74.4%
47.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
16%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Minneapolis for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Minneapolis | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,630 | +64% in Minneapolis |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,190 | +63% in Minneapolis |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $74,060 | +44% in Minneapolis |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $97,910 | +41% in Minneapolis |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $25,920 | -34% in Minneapolis |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $81,890 | +31% in Minneapolis |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $39,350 | -31% in Minneapolis |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $77,490 | +30% in Minneapolis |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Minneapolis cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Minneapolis to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $64,215 a year gives the same standard of living in Minneapolis.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Minneapolis?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $87,192 in Minneapolis, 18% more in Chesapeake.
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