What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Montgomery, Alabama?

Median Home Cost is 183% more expensive in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Montgomery, Alabama?

A salary of $50,000 in Montgomery, Alabama should increase to $66,818 in Chesapeake, Virginia (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.

MONTGOMERY vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Montgomery, Alabama vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 33.6% more expensive than Montgomery, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $66,818 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Montgomery, Alabama.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
183% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Montgomery, Alabama

Montgomery, AL vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Montgomery, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

33.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

7.6% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

221.2% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

4.3% lower

Commute

24.3% higher

Health

13.2% lower

Taxes

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Personal

7.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Montgomery, Alabama vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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