salaryNorfolk is 12% 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
$2,334
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$147
👥 People living there
214,169
233,596
Commute to work
33.4 min
23 min
College degree
21.4%
33.5%
Own their home
66.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
9.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,075 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $71,299 in Norfolk, 56% more in Fontana.