salaryNorfolk 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
$2,018
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,407
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$86,862
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$371,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,619
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$203
$147
👥 People living there
411,986
233,596
Commute to work
23.6 min
23 min
College degree
23.6%
33.5%
Own their home
60.6%
46.3%
Below poverty line
16.3%
16.5%
Unemployment
7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Bakersfield for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Bakersfield | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician Assistant | $198,070 | $126,430 | -36% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $128,810 | $89,450 | -31% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $165,580 | $124,530 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $78,130 | $59,690 | -24% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $66,540 | $51,500 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $72,410 | $56,940 | -21% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,900 | $63,380 | -21% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $47,310 | $38,150 | -19% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Bakersfield or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $2,018 in Bakersfield.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Bakersfield?
About $58,249 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Bakersfield or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $86,862 in Bakersfield and $71,299 in Norfolk, 22% more in Bakersfield.