salaryAlbuquerque is 3% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,401
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,284
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$73,680
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$291,500
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,678
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$94
$147
👥 People living there
562,218
233,596
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
39.2%
33.5%
Own their home
61.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
15.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Albuquerque for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Albuquerque | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $42,420 | $56,940 | +34% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $73,380 | $59,690 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $114,610 | $133,380 | +16% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $75,520 | $63,380 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $60,080 | $51,500 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $57,370 | $64,370 | +12% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $62,040 | $69,560 | +12% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $140,950 | $124,530 | -12% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Albuquerque or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Albuquerque is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,401 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Albuquerque?
About $61,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Albuquerque or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $73,680 in Albuquerque and $71,299 in Norfolk, 3% more in Albuquerque.