salaryBrownsville is 14% 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
$1,204
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$147
👥 People living there
189,177
233,596
Commute to work
21.4 min
23 min
College degree
24.5%
33.5%
Own their home
61.7%
46.3%
Below poverty line
23.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville 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 | Brownsville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $39,020 | +86% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $69,560 | +47% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $51,500 | +45% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $62,350 | +35% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $75,350 | $100,340 | +33% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $61,870 | +32% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $133,380 | +29% in Norfolk |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,670 | $36,280 | +27% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $68,351 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 21% more in Norfolk.