salaryChesapeake is 4% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Orlando to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,955
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,897
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$78,014
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$394,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
101.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,213
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$164
👥 People living there
252,583
319,758
Commute to work
25.8 min
26.2 min
College degree
36.9%
42.5%
Own their home
74.4%
39.5%
Below poverty line
9.4%
14.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.2%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Orlando for a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Orlando | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $45,520 | -20% in Orlando |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $50,820 | -18% in Orlando |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $51,460 | -13% in Orlando |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $55,380 | -10% in Orlando |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $35,410 | -9% in Orlando |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $31,330 | +7% in Orlando |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $83,550 | -7% in Orlando |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $92,560 | -6% in Orlando |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Orlando cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,955 in Orlando.
What salary do I need in Orlando to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $62,130 a year gives the same standard of living in Orlando.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Orlando?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $78,014 in Orlando, 32% more in Chesapeake.