Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Albany, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Albany, New York is 6.6% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $46,709 in Albany, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Albany, New York is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Albany
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Albany, NY
Compared to Chesapeake, Albany is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% lower
      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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.9% higher
  Commute
  13.4% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher