Florence, South Carolina vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 28.6% more expensive than Florence, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $64,321 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Florence, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Florence, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Florence, South Carolina
Florence, SC vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Florence, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  4.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.2% lower
  Commute
  30.1% higher
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% higher