About the sameBased 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
$1,887
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$147
👥 People living there
179,898
233,596
Commute to work
27.2 min
23 min
College degree
38.5%
33.5%
Own their home
66.4%
46.3%
Below poverty line
9.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Aurora and Norfolk cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Aurora?
About $58,789 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $71,299 in Norfolk, 42% more in Aurora.