Side-by-side
Virginia Beach vs Chesapeake
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Virginia Beach, VA75 | Chesapeake, VA71 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 75 | 71 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 72 | 77 |
| Jobs | 55 | 53 |
| Safety | 93 | 81 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 38 | 22 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,198 | $4,209 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $366,300 | $359,100 |
| Median HH income | $90,685 | $94,189 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% | 3.8% |
| Population | 457.1K | 251.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 32° | 89° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 184 | 227 |