Chesapeake, VA vs Hampton, VA

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Hampton is 16.6% cheaper than Chesapeake. With a cost index of 94 vs 110, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Hampton to Chesapeake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Chesapeake is $1,523/month compared to $1,346/month in Hampton — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hampton is more affordable at $234,100 median vs $359,100.

Median household income in Chesapeake is $94,189 compared to $67,758 in Hampton (+39%). While Chesapeake is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Chesapeake spend roughly 19.4% of their income on rent, less than the 23.8% in Hampton.