Meridian, Idaho vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 12.8% cheaper than Meridian, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $65,380 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Meridian, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is cheaper than Meridian, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Chesapeake
than in Meridian, Idaho
Meridian, ID vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Meridian, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% 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
  6.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  11.9% higher
  Health
  4.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher