salaryChesapeake is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$127
👥 People living there
252,583
439,418
Commute to work
25.8 min
29.8 min
College degree
36.9%
48.7%
Own their home
74.4%
42.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $132,000 | +121% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $186,610 | +109% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $113,700 | +100% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $123,250 | +77% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $219,080 | +76% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $89,200 | +73% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $101,860 | +61% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $212,500 | +59% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $70,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Oakland?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $109,576 in Oakland, 6% more in Oakland.