salaryFayetteville is 6% 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
$1,530
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$147
👥 People living there
210,815
233,596
Commute to work
19.1 min
23 min
College degree
29%
33.5%
Own their home
47.4%
46.3%
Below poverty line
17.7%
16.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $56,940 | +55% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $39,020 | +32% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $59,690 | +24% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $133,380 | +24% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $69,560 | +20% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $61,870 | +20% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $103,760 | +17% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $63,380 | +17% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $63,890 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 12% more in Norfolk.