What is a pro or con of living in Arlington, Virginiacompared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 109% more expensive in Arlington.

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

A salary of $90,000 in Chesapeake, Virginia should increase to $140,794 in Arlington, 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.

CHESAPEAKE vs. ARLINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 56.4% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $140,794 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Arlington
than in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA vs. Arlington, VA

Compared to Chesapeake, Arlington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

56.4% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

15.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

152.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.9% higher

Commute

21.0% higher

Health

4.1% lower

Taxes

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Personal

14.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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