salaryChesapeake is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Ontario to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,618
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,120
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$95,923
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$607,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
106.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,638
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$134
👥 People living there
252,583
180,547
Commute to work
25.8 min
31.5 min
College degree
36.9%
22.5%
Own their home
74.4%
58%
Below poverty line
9.4%
12.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Ontario | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $101,870 | +71% in Ontario |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $98,520 | +55% in Ontario |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $133,940 | +50% in Ontario |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $79,160 | +39% in Ontario |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $70,880 | +38% in Ontario |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $169,920 | +36% in Ontario |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $165,490 | +31% in Ontario |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $47,150 | +24% in Ontario |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Ontario cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,618 in Ontario.
What salary do I need in Ontario to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $65,208 a year gives the same standard of living in Ontario.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Ontario?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $95,923 in Ontario, 7% more in Chesapeake.