salaryChesapeake is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$176
👥 People living there
252,583
290,594
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.4 min
College degree
36.9%
60.5%
Own their home
74.4%
56.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
6.8%
Unemployment
4.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,910 | +56% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $24,160 | -38% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $168,510 | +26% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,530 | +18% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,990 | +18% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $64,900 | +14% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $101,420 | +13% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Plano cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Plano?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $121,065 in Plano, 15% more in Plano.