Palo Alto, California vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 76.1% cheaper than Palo Alto, California.

You would need a salary of $11,934 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Palo Alto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Palo Alto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Palo Alto, California
Palo Alto, CA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Palo Alto, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.1% lower
      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
  19.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  90.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower

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