Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Raleigh, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Raleigh, North Carolina is 0.9% cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $109,042 in Raleigh, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Raleigh, North Carolina is cheaper than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
18% cheaper in Raleigh
than in Chesapeake, Virginia
Chesapeake, VA vs. Raleigh, NC
Compared to Chesapeake, Raleigh is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  9.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower