Salisbury, Maryland vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 25.1% more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $97,547 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Salisbury, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Salisbury, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
62% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Salisbury, Maryland
Salisbury, MD vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Salisbury, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.1% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  27.5% higher
  Health
  27.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher