Ashland, Massachusetts vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 21.5% cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $39,248 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ashland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Ashland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Ashland, Massachusetts
Ashland, MA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Ashland, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.1% lower
  Commute
  6.3% lower
  Health
  17.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.9% lower