Kensington, Maryland vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 31.8% cheaper than Kensington, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $102,277 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Kensington, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Kensington, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Kensington, Maryland
Kensington, MD vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Kensington, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.8% 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
  13.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  24.1% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher