salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,797
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,604
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$392,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,263
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$147
👥 People living there
291,467
233,596
Commute to work
22.3 min
23 min
College degree
57.3%
33.5%
Own their home
52.3%
46.3%
Below poverty line
11.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
3.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Durham for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Durham | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,350 | $56,940 | +48% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $93,110 | $69,560 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $51,400 | $63,380 | +23% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,800 | $38,150 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $113,930 | $100,340 | -12% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $35,230 | $39,020 | +11% in Norfolk |
| Accountant | $85,090 | $79,450 | -7% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $46,450 | $43,620 | -6% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Durham or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Durham and Norfolk cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Durham?
About $60,227 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Durham or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Durham and $71,299 in Norfolk, 23% more in Durham.