Side-by-side
Chesapeake vs Virginia Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA69 | Virginia Beach, VA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 69 | 71 |
| Affordability | 76 | 75 |
| Housing | 67 | 61 |
| Jobs | 52 | 55 |
| Safety | 82 | 87 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 21 | 38 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,389 | $4,409 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,735 | $1,755 |
| Median home value | $359,100 | $366,300 |
| Median HH income | $94,189 | $90,685 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% | 3.0% |
| Population | 251.2K | 457.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 31° | 88° / 32° |
| Sunny days / yr | 213 | 213 |