salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Raleigh to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,822
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,658
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$92,099
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$415,800
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
98.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,048
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$133
👥 People living there
252,583
481,031
Commute to work
25.8 min
23 min
College degree
36.9%
54%
Own their home
74.4%
50.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
11.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Raleigh for lower rent, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Raleigh | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $45,640 | -20% in Raleigh |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $114,940 | +15% in Raleigh |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $78,980 | +14% in Raleigh |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $34,860 | -11% in Raleigh |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $65,860 | +10% in Raleigh |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $41,900 | +10% in Raleigh |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $56,800 | -9% in Raleigh |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $33,100 | +7% in Raleigh |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Raleigh cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Raleigh cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Raleigh to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $60,132 a year gives the same standard of living in Raleigh.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Raleigh?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $92,099 in Raleigh, 12% more in Chesapeake.