What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Carbondale, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 208% more expensive in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Carbondale, Illinois?

A salary of $31,720 in Carbondale, Illinois should increase to $41,955 in Chesapeake, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CARBONDALE vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Carbondale, Illinois vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 32.3% more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $41,955 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Carbondale, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Carbondale, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
208% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Carbondale, Illinois

Carbondale, IL vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Carbondale, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

32.3% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

122.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.0% higher

Commute

44.2% higher

Health

18.7% lower

Taxes

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Personal

4.3% higher

Cost of Food

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Carbondale, Illinois vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Carbondale, IL vs. Chesapeake, VA

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