Looking for a fresh start in a new Chesapeake neighborhood that is actually affordable? Fortunately, there are some neighborhoods that still offer affordable cost of living. Listed below are the most affordable neighborhoods in Chesapeake for 2026, ranked by their cost of living index. The cost of living index includes various items such as: goods and services, groceries, utilities, real estate and rental rates. For reference, the national average for cost of living is 100.

Population 5,077
-14%
Cost of Living Index 99 vs 115
14% lower than Chesapeake
Population 23,082
-12%
Cost of Living Index 101 vs 115
12% lower than Chesapeake
Population 24,144
-11%
Cost of Living Index 102 vs 115
11% lower than Chesapeake
Population 18,308
-9%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 115
9% lower than Chesapeake
Population 17,249
-3%
Cost of Living Index 111 vs 115
3% lower than Chesapeake
Population 19,974
-1%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 115
1% lower than Chesapeake
Population 16,852
-1%
Cost of Living Index 113 vs 115
1% lower than Chesapeake
Population 7,592
-1%
Cost of Living Index 114 vs 115
1% lower than Chesapeake
Population 29,539
2%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 115
2% higher than Chesapeake
Population 12,034
8%
Cost of Living Index 123 vs 115
8% higher than Chesapeake
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