salaryEl Paso is 9% 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
$1,246
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,088
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$64,435
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$184,500
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
89.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,760
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$147
👥 People living there
680,130
233,596
Commute to work
23.4 min
23 min
College degree
28.1%
33.5%
Own their home
60.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
16.5%
Unemployment
6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick El Paso for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | El Paso | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,870 | $39,020 | +78% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $50,680 | $69,560 | +37% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $48,140 | $62,350 | +30% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $77,770 | $100,340 | +29% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $47,270 | $59,470 | +26% in Norfolk |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,990 | $36,280 | +25% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $35,790 | $43,620 | +22% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $76,400 | $59,690 | -22% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is El Paso or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
El Paso is about 9% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,246 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in El Paso?
About $65,358 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, El Paso or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $64,435 in El Paso and $71,299 in Norfolk, 10% more in Norfolk.