Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Albuquerque, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albuquerque, New Mexico is 12.1% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $65,924 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albuquerque, New Mexico is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Albuquerque
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Albuquerque, NM
Compared to Chesapeake, Albuquerque is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% lower
  Commute
  11.7% lower
  Health
  23.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower