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Cost of Living in Chesapeake, VA

Population: 251,153 | Virginia

110
Cost of Living Index
US Average = 100

Chesapeake is 10% more expensive than the national average.

115
Housing
118
Home Values
98
Regional Price

Income

Median Household Income
$94,189
vs US Median ($75,149)
+25%

Housing

Median Rent
$1,523/mo
Median Home Value
$359,100
Median Monthly Housing Cost
$1,680/mo

Everyday Prices in Chesapeake

BLS Average Prices for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC (Metropolitan Statistical Area) area

$2.98
Gasoline (regular)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🥚
$2.43
Eggs (grade A, large)
per dozen
-3% vs US
🥛
$3.91
Milk (whole)
per gallon
-3% vs US
🍞
$1.80
Bread (white)
per lb
-3% vs US
🍗
$4.02
Chicken breast
per lb
-3% vs US
$0.17
Electricity
per kWh
-12% vs US

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