Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Gadsden, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gadsden, Alabama is 29.9% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $35,044 in Gadsden, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gadsden, Alabama is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% cheaper in Gadsden
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Gadsden, AL
Compared to Chesapeake, Gadsden is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.9% 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
  7.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% higher
  Commute
  21.5% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% lower