Chesapeake, VA vs Richmond, VA

Rent & cost of living comparison

Richmond, VA is 19% cheaper to rent than Chesapeake, VA, with median rents of $1,666 vs $2,066. Household income is higher in Chesapeake, VA ($95,373 vs $64,587). Richmond, VA is more renter-heavy at 56.5% renters.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, Zillow ZORI, HUD Fair Market Rents