Falmouth, Maine vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 24.5% cheaper than Falmouth, Maine.

You would need a salary of $42,256 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Falmouth, Maine.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Falmouth, Maine
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Falmouth, Maine
Falmouth, ME vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Falmouth, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% 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
  13.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% lower
  Commute
  28.3% higher
  Health
  15.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower