salaryChesapeake is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Modesto to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,988
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,761
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$86,162
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$442,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
104.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$2,835
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$166
👥 People living there
252,583
219,215
Commute to work
25.8 min
30.2 min
College degree
36.9%
21.2%
Own their home
74.4%
58.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.3%
Unemployment
4.9%
7.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Modesto | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $98,230 | +65% in Modesto |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $101,640 | +60% in Modesto |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $132,590 | +48% in Modesto |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,730 | +43% in Modesto |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $173,380 | +39% in Modesto |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $77,370 | +36% in Modesto |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $165,730 | +31% in Modesto |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $123,910 | +25% in Modesto |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Modesto cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Modesto to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,778 a year gives the same standard of living in Modesto.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Modesto?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $86,162 in Modesto, 19% more in Chesapeake.