salaryCincinnati 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
$1,379
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$147
👥 People living there
311,224
233,596
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
41.8%
33.5%
Own their home
39.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
25.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $59,690 | -26% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $38,150 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $50,460 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $51,500 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $69,560 | -8% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $89,450 | +7% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $39,020 | +7% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $129,090 | +6% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $61,617 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $71,299 in Norfolk, 20% more in Norfolk.