salaryNorfolk is 5% 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
$1,648
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,611
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$81,072
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$304,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,716
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$194
$147
👥 People living there
397,742
233,596
Commute to work
26.6 min
23 min
College degree
32.6%
33.5%
Own their home
54.3%
46.3%
Below poverty line
12.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Arlington for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Arlington | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,160 | $39,020 | +62% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $92,910 | $59,690 | -36% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $168,510 | $133,380 | -21% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $122,520 | $103,760 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $59,530 | $50,460 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,150 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $64,900 | $56,940 | -12% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $101,420 | $89,450 | -12% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Arlington or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,648 in Arlington.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Arlington?
About $57,003 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Arlington or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $81,072 in Arlington and $71,299 in Norfolk, 14% more in Arlington.