salaryChesapeake is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$143
👥 People living there
252,583
307,284
Commute to work
25.8 min
21.1 min
College degree
36.9%
43.8%
Own their home
74.4%
52.9%
Below poverty line
9.4%
15.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,630 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,190 | +63% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $74,060 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $97,910 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $25,920 | -34% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $81,890 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $39,350 | -31% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $77,490 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $64,215 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $79,155 in St. Paul, 30% more in Chesapeake.