New Orleans, Louisiana vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 1.7% more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $152,510 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than New Orleans, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in New Orleans, Louisiana
New Orleans, LA vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to New Orleans, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% higher
      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
  0.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher