What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Baltimore, Maryland?

Median Home Cost is 99% more expensive in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Baltimore, Maryland?

A salary of $80,000 in Baltimore, Maryland should increase to $90,515 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.

BALTIMORE vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Baltimore, Maryland vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 13.1% more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $90,515 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baltimore, Maryland.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Baltimore, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Baltimore, Maryland

Baltimore, MD vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Baltimore, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

13.1% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

2.0% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

136.6% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

9.2% lower

Commute

18.6% lower

Health

24.0% higher

Taxes

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Personal

4.4% higher

Cost of Food

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Baltimore, Maryland vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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