salaryChesapeake is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in San Jose to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$3,046
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,897
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$157,922
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$1,233,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
110.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$9,393
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$168
👥 People living there
252,583
990,138
Commute to work
25.8 min
27.3 min
College degree
36.9%
47.3%
Own their home
74.4%
55.8%
Below poverty line
9.4%
8.1%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick San Jose for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | San Jose | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $152,100 | +167% in San Jose |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $216,740 | +142% in San Jose |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $136,140 | +128% in San Jose |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $301,320 | +126% in San Jose |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $141,960 | +104% in San Jose |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $231,560 | +86% in San Jose |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $223,640 | +77% in San Jose |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $107,560 | +74% in San Jose |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or San Jose cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $3,046 in San Jose.
What salary do I need in San Jose to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $67,647 a year gives the same standard of living in San Jose.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or San Jose?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $157,922 in San Jose, 35% more in San Jose.