Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Owensboro, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Owensboro, Kentucky is 22.4% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $38,819 in Owensboro, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Owensboro, Kentucky is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Owensboro
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Owensboro, KY
Compared to Chesapeake, Owensboro is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  26.8% lower
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower