Rapid City, South Dakota vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 8.1% more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $54,027 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Rapid City, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chesapeake, Virginia is more expensive than Rapid City, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Rapid City, South Dakota
Rapid City, SD vs. Chesapeake, VA
Compared to Rapid City, Chesapeake is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  36.0% higher
  Health
  28.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher