salaryBirmingham is 7% 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
$1,291
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,126
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$49,666
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$158,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$997
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$175
$147
👥 People living there
198,173
233,596
Commute to work
20.8 min
23 min
College degree
31.1%
33.5%
Own their home
45.5%
46.3%
Below poverty line
24.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Birmingham for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Birmingham | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $61,730 | $98,890 | +60% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,670 | $39,020 | +41% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $48,740 | $59,470 | +22% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $170,230 | $133,380 | -22% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $105,440 | $126,430 | +20% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $123,560 | $100,340 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $36,770 | $43,620 | +19% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $107,700 | $124,530 | +16% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Birmingham or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Birmingham is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,291 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Birmingham?
About $64,123 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Birmingham or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $49,666 in Birmingham and $71,299 in Norfolk, 30% more in Norfolk.