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
-12%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 119
12% lower than Chesapeake
Population 23,082
-12%
Cost of Living Index 105 vs 119
12% lower than Chesapeake
Population 24,144
-10%
Cost of Living Index 106 vs 119
10% lower than Chesapeake
Population 18,308
-8%
Cost of Living Index 109 vs 119
8% lower than Chesapeake
Population 17,249
-4%
Cost of Living Index 115 vs 119
4% lower than Chesapeake
Population 16,852
-2%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 119
2% lower than Chesapeake
Population 19,974
-1%
Cost of Living Index 117 vs 119
1% lower than Chesapeake
Population 7,592
-1%
Cost of Living Index 118 vs 119
1% lower than Chesapeake
Population 29,539
2%
Cost of Living Index 122 vs 119
2% higher than Chesapeake
Population 12,034
7%
Cost of Living Index 127 vs 119
7% higher than Chesapeake
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