salaryChesapeake is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Seattle to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,273
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,549
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$133,583
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$938,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$7,337
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$109
👥 People living there
252,583
754,195
Commute to work
25.8 min
26 min
College degree
36.9%
68.4%
Own their home
74.4%
43.7%
Below poverty line
9.4%
9.9%
Unemployment
4.9%
4.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Seattle for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Seattle | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $115,120 | +93% in Seattle |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $101,090 | +78% in Seattle |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $101,780 | +63% in Seattle |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $102,920 | +62% in Seattle |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $95,230 | +54% in Seattle |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $44,210 | +51% in Seattle |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $76,410 | +48% in Seattle |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $102,170 | +47% in Seattle |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Seattle cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,273 in Seattle.
What salary do I need in Seattle to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $68,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Seattle.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Seattle?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $133,583 in Seattle, 23% more in Seattle.