salaryNorfolk is 6% 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
$1,619
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,479
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$67,058
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$229,600
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,354
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$147
👥 People living there
573,243
233,596
Commute to work
29.1 min
23 min
College degree
36.1%
33.5%
Own their home
47.5%
46.3%
Below poverty line
19.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Baltimore for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Baltimore | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $73,810 | $56,940 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $76,530 | $59,690 | -22% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,500 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,400 | $63,380 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $59,460 | $50,460 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $116,130 | $98,890 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $117,040 | $100,340 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $74,860 | $64,370 | -14% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Baltimore or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,619 in Baltimore.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Baltimore?
About $56,241 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Baltimore or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $67,058 in Baltimore and $71,299 in Norfolk, 6% more in Norfolk.