Cost of Living Calculator - Chesapeake, Virginia vs Media, Pennsylvania


The cost of living in Media, Pennsylvania is 21.7% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $413,753 in Media, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Media, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Media
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs Media, PA
Compared to Chesapeake, Media is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.7% 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
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% higher
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  3.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher

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