salaryDes Moines 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
$1,266
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$147
👥 People living there
212,421
233,596
Commute to work
19.5 min
23 min
College degree
29.7%
33.5%
Own their home
60.5%
46.3%
Below poverty line
15%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Des Moines | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,410 | $39,020 | +91% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $81,810 | $59,690 | -27% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,880 | $38,150 | -22% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $75,040 | $61,870 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $60,720 | $50,460 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $61,360 | $51,500 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | $39,160 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $78,630 | $89,450 | +14% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Des Moines is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,266 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Des Moines?
About $64,083 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $71,299 in Norfolk, 0% more in Norfolk.