Head to head
Chesapeake, VA vs Plano, TX
Chesapeake is cheaper — estimated essentials for a single person run about $240/mo less, and living comfortably there takes roughly $500 less in annual salary (taxes included).
| Metric | Chesapeake75 | Plano78 |
|---|---|---|
| Est. monthly cost (single) | $3,919 | $4,159 |
| Salary for comfort | $73,500/yr | $73,000/yr |
| Typical rent | $1,700 | $1,850 |
| Median home value | $380,000 | $520,000 |
| Median household income | $89,000 | $103,000 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| Housing score | 72 | 69 |
| Jobs score | 69 | 76 |
| Safety score | 91 | 96 |
| Climate score | 100 | 92 |
| Amenities score | 10 | 29 |
| Population | 254K | 293K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 32° | 96° / 35° |
Fit scores use the reference profile (single, $6,700/mo gross, default weights). Green marks the better value per row.
Chesapeake, VA
Plano, TX