Fairbanks, Alaska vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 1.3% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $50,637 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Fairbanks, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  27.4% lower
  Commute
  34.8% higher
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.9% lower