Side-by-side
Alexandria vs Chesapeake
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Alexandria, VA63 | Chesapeake, VA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 71 |
| Affordability | 64 | 80 |
| Housing | 45 | 77 |
| Jobs | 58 | 53 |
| Safety | 83 | 81 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 9 | 22 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,696 | $4,209 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $696,800 | $359,100 |
| Median HH income | $113,638 | $94,189 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 3.8% |
| Population | 156.8K | 251.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 89° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 227 |