salaryChesapeake is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Diego to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$3,011
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,589
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$116,561
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$906,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
111.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$5,945
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$131
👥 People living there
252,583
1,389,526
Commute to work
25.8 min
23.5 min
College degree
36.9%
51%
Own their home
74.4%
47.3%
Below poverty line
9.4%
11%
Unemployment
4.9%
6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Diego for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | San Diego | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $110,400 | +85% in San Diego |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $139,520 | +56% in San Diego |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $97,000 | +53% in San Diego |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,200 | +42% in San Diego |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $178,220 | +34% in San Diego |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $163,860 | +32% in San Diego |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $165,160 | +31% in San Diego |
| Restaurant Cook | $36,280 | $46,440 | +28% in San Diego |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or San Diego cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $3,011 in San Diego.
What salary do I need in San Diego to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $68,544 a year gives the same standard of living in San Diego.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or San Diego?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $116,561 in San Diego, 12% more in San Diego.