Cost of Living Calculator - Chesapeake, Virginia vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 18.9% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $118,877 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Newark
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Chesapeake, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.9% 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
  3.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% higher
  Commute
  54.2% higher
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher

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