salaryColumbus 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
$1,611
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,481
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$71,269
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$252,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,341
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$123
$147
👥 People living there
914,802
233,596
Commute to work
21.5 min
23 min
College degree
38.2%
33.5%
Own their home
44.1%
46.3%
Below poverty line
18.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Columbus for lower rent, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Columbus | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,890 | $59,690 | -41% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $66,480 | $51,500 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,150 | $63,380 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $61,720 | $50,460 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,350 | $38,150 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,010 | $69,560 | -10% in Norfolk |
| Nursing Assistant | $42,970 | $38,990 | -9% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $33,780 | $30,820 | -9% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Columbus or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Columbus is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,611 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Columbus?
About $61,554 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Columbus or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $71,269 in Columbus and $71,299 in Norfolk, 0% more in Norfolk.