Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 25.3% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $175,373 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% more expensive in Austin
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Chesapeake, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.3% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  8.6% higher
  Health
  3.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower