What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Madison, Mississippi?

Childcare is 109% more expensive in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Madison, Mississippi?

A salary of $114,000 in Madison, Mississippi should increase to $118,831 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.

MADISON vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Madison, Mississippi vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 4.2% more expensive than Madison, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $118,831 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Mississippi.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Madison, Mississippi
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Childcare
109% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Madison, Mississippi

Madison, MS vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Madison, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.2% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

5.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

3.8% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

4.4% higher

Commute

20.3% higher

Health

2.1% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

3.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Madison, Mississippi vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Madison, MS vs. Chesapeake, VA

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