What is a pro or con of living in Washington, District of Columbiacompared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 79% more expensive in Washington.

What salary do I need to live in Washington, District of Columbia copmared to Chesapeake, Virginia?

A salary of $39,000 in Chesapeake, Virginia should increase to $56,858 in Washington, District of Columbia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

CHESAPEAKE vs. WASHINGTON
Cost of Living Comparison

Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 45.8% more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $56,858 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Chesapeake, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Washington
than in Chesapeake, Virginia

Chesapeake, VA vs. Washington, DC

Compared to Chesapeake, Washington is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

45.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

14.1% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

106.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.8% higher

Commute

33.7% higher

Health

9.0% lower

Taxes

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Personal

3.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Chesapeake, Virginia vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Chesapeake, VA vs. Washington, DC

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