Chesapeake, VA Cost of Living


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Chesapeake cost of living score
103.5
More expensive
3.5% higher
than the US average
0.7% lower
than the Virginia average
Chesapeake, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 103.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 3.5% higher than the U.S. average and 0.7% higher than the average for Virginia.

Chesapeake, VA

Housing costs in Chesapeake?
A typical home costs $359,000, which is 6.2% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 4.6% more expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Chesapeake costs $1,540 per month, which is 7.7% more than the national average of $1,430 and 9.1% more than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Chesapeake?
To live comfortably in Chesapeake, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $68,760 for a family, and $52,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Chesapeake?
Chesapeake, Virginia boasts both affordability and beautiful countryside — allowing you to get the most out of your money. Homeowners can find plenty of housing options ranging from inexpensive single family homes to beachfront condos - while renters also have access to even more attractive deals now than ever before. Additionally, groceries and transportation expenses are relatively low when compared with other parts of the country - making Chesapeake an excellent option if you want stick within budget.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesChesapeakeVirginiaUnited States
  103.5104.2100.0
  10099.6100
  104.9103.1100.0
  107.9112.9100.0
  $359,000$343,200$338,100
  97.4%99.3%100.0%
  101.299.4100.0
  126.7113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I lived here in Virginia near the Cedar Rd. not so far from Tidewater Community college. If you want a great place to live to raise children, its Chesapeake  More

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I live around this area currently, in the "Hampton Roads". Which consists of Virginia Beach, Suffolk, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Newport News, Hampton, and Chesapeake. We're  More

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I was born in Hampton Roads and lived there for more than 65 years. We lived in the city of Chesapeake for three years from 2014-2017. Frankly, we were very glad to  More

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