Baton Rouge, Louisiana vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 12.6% more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $56,325 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Baton Rouge, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
78% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Baton Rouge, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  9.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher