What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Dearborn, Michigan?

Median Home Cost is 76% more expensive in Chesapeake.

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

A salary of $70,000 in Dearborn, Michigan should increase to $75,559 in Chesapeake, 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.

DEARBORN vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Dearborn, Michigan vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 7.9% more expensive than Dearborn, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $75,559 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Dearborn, Michigan.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Dearborn, Michigan

Dearborn, MI vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Dearborn, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

7.9% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.2% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

89.5% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

2.3% higher

Commute

32.4% lower

Health

28.2% higher

Taxes

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Personal

6.6% higher

Cost of Food

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Dearborn, Michigan vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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