salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$142
👥 People living there
252,583
185,913
Commute to work
25.8 min
23.2 min
College degree
36.9%
24.1%
Own their home
74.4%
41.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
17.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $27,110 | -31% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $77,750 | +30% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $62,380 | +21% in Paradise |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,650 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $45,350 | +16% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $103,940 | +16% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $144,060 | +16% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $61,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Paradise?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $63,836 in Paradise, 61% more in Chesapeake.