Benson, North Carolina vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 17.5% more expensive than Benson, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $52,884 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Benson, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Benson, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Benson, North Carolina
Benson, NC vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Benson, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  28.1% higher
  Health
  6.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% lower