salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$161
👥 People living there
252,583
456,349
Commute to work
25.8 min
23.4 min
College degree
36.9%
40.9%
Own their home
74.4%
65.1%
Below poverty line
9.4%
8.6%
Unemployment
4.9%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for shorter commutes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $89,450 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $124,530 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $64,370 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $38,990 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $43,620 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Pharmacist | $136,280 | $136,280 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $126,430 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $98,890 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake and Virginia Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 3% more in Chesapeake.
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