Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Morgan City, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morgan City, Louisiana is 25.9% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $37,028 in Morgan City, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morgan City, Louisiana is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% cheaper in Morgan City
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Morgan City, LA
Compared to Chesapeake, Morgan City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  26.4% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower