salaryChesapeake is 9% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Sacramento to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,152
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,950
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$94,176
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$506,300
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
106.7
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,842
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$127
👥 People living there
252,583
528,706
Commute to work
25.8 min
25.3 min
College degree
36.9%
37.1%
Own their home
74.4%
51.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
13.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 3 more.
- Pick Sacramento for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Sacramento | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $171,460 | +92% in Sacramento |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $111,460 | +87% in Sacramento |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $94,080 | +65% in Sacramento |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $103,390 | +63% in Sacramento |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $74,440 | +45% in Sacramento |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $61,970 | +42% in Sacramento |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $172,010 | +38% in Sacramento |
| Civil Engineer | $94,680 | $130,150 | +37% in Sacramento |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Sacramento cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,152 in Sacramento.
What salary do I need in Sacramento to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $65,348 a year gives the same standard of living in Sacramento.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Sacramento?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $94,176 in Sacramento, 9% more in Chesapeake.