Chesapeake, Virginia vs. California, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California, Maryland is 0.7% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $64,560 in California, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California, Maryland is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Utilitiesare the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Utilities
11% more expensive in California
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. California, MD
Compared to Chesapeake, California is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  22.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% higher