What is a pro or con of living in Chesapeake, Virginiacompared to Westfield, Massachusetts?

Median Home Cost is 14% more expensive in Chesapeake.

What salary do I need to live in Chesapeake, Virginia copmared to Westfield, Massachusetts?

A salary of $50,000 in Westfield, Massachusetts should increase to $52,277 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.

WESTFIELD vs. CHESAPEAKE
Cost of Living Comparison

Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chesapeake, Virginia is 4.6% more expensive than Westfield, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $52,277 in Chesapeake, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Westfield, Massachusetts.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Chesapeake
than in Westfield, Massachusetts

Westfield, MA vs. Chesapeake, VA

Compared to Westfield, Chesapeake is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

4.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

6.4% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

5.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

8.6% lower

Commute

14.9% higher

Health

14.9% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.8% higher

Cost of Food

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Westfield, Massachusetts vs. Chesapeake, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Westfield, MA vs. Chesapeake, VA

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