salaryNorfolk is 12% 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
$2,808
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$2,306
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$116,513
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$758,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
111.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,058
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$137
$147
👥 People living there
276,375
233,596
Commute to work
28.6 min
23 min
College degree
33.2%
33.5%
Own their home
59.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
8.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Chula Vista 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 | Chula Vista | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $110,400 | $59,690 | -46% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $139,520 | $89,450 | -36% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $97,000 | $63,380 | -35% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $73,200 | $51,500 | -30% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $178,220 | $133,380 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $163,860 | $124,530 | -24% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $165,160 | $126,430 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Restaurant Cook | $46,440 | $36,280 | -22% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chula Vista or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $2,808 in Chula Vista.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Chula Vista?
About $52,521 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Chula Vista or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $116,513 in Chula Vista and $71,299 in Norfolk, 63% more in Chula Vista.