salaryChesapeake is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$181
👥 People living there
252,583
1,642,323
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.6 min
College degree
36.9%
33.6%
Own their home
74.4%
57.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Phoenix for shorter commutes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $85,050 | +42% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $47,530 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,410 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $78,080 | +21% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $34,920 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,770 | +18% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,320 | +17% in Phoenix |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $35,960 | +17% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $87,717 in Phoenix, 17% more in Chesapeake.