Columbus, Ohio vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 19.6% more expensive than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $56,193 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Columbus, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Columbus, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.6% higher
      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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  12.3% higher
  Health
  17.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% higher