Federal Way, Washington vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 23.0% cheaper than Federal Way, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,516 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Federal Way, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Federal Way, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Federal Way, Washington
Federal Way, WA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Federal Way, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  38.2% higher
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.9% lower