Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Lead, South Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lead, South Dakota is 17.1% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $41,433 in Lead, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lead, South Dakota is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Lead
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Lead, SD
Compared to Chesapeake, Lead is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.1% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  32.1% lower
  Health
  38.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower