Side-by-side
Chesapeake vs Winston-Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Chesapeake, VA71 | Winston-Salem, NC65 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 71 | 65 |
| Affordability | 80 | 91 |
| Housing | 77 | 70 |
| Jobs | 53 | 61 |
| Safety | 81 | 29 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 22 | 36 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,209 | $3,715 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,082 |
| Median home value | $359,100 | $208,200 |
| Median HH income | $94,189 | $57,673 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 4.1% |
| Population | 251.2K | 250.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 89° / 31° | 89° / 30° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 221 |