Population
250K
Cost of living
Moderate cost
State avg salary
$68,000
About Chesapeake
Fast-growing suburban city in Hampton Roads.
As one of Virginia's key cities, Chesapeake shares the state's high-cost profile and access to industries like government and defense, technology, data centers. Explore the full Virginia guide for housing, jobs, taxes, schools, and more.
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