salaryChesapeake is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$106
👥 People living there
252,583
641,165
Commute to work
25.8 min
24.1 min
College degree
36.9%
53.8%
Own their home
74.4%
52%
Below poverty line
9.4%
12.7%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Portland for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,350 | $105,090 | +69% in Portland |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,200 | +63% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $85,170 | +50% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $130,310 | +46% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,710 | +43% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $54,780 | +40% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $82,330 | +30% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Portland cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $64,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Portland?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $98,056 in Portland, 5% more in Chesapeake.