salaryChesapeake is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Washington to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,849
$2,370
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$2,192
💵 Families earn per year
$102,860
$118,495
🔑 Buying a house
$378,400
$737,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
108.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,108
$4,312
⚡ Electric bill per month
$178
$96
👥 People living there
252,583
681,294
Commute to work
25.8 min
30 min
College degree
36.9%
64.2%
Own their home
74.4%
41.5%
Below poverty line
9.4%
15.4%
Unemployment
4.9%
6.3%
Bottom line
- Pick Chesapeake for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Washington for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chesapeake | Washington | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $156,460 | +56% in Washington |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $195,190 | +46% in Washington |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $84,000 | +41% in Washington |
| Accountant | $79,450 | $102,140 | +29% in Washington |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $79,470 | +25% in Washington |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $87,160 | +25% in Washington |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $127,040 | +22% in Washington |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $75,930 | +22% in Washington |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chesapeake or Washington cheaper to live in?
Chesapeake is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,849 a month there versus $2,370 in Washington.
What salary do I need in Washington to match $60,000 in Chesapeake?
About $66,704 a year gives the same standard of living in Washington.
Where do people earn more, Chesapeake or Washington?
The typical household earns $102,860 in Chesapeake and $118,495 in Washington, 13% more in Washington.