Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 0.9% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $15,132 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
21% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Raleigh, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  14.2% higher
  Health
  10.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher