salaryNorfolk is 15% 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
$3,180
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$147
👥 People living there
228,295
233,596
Commute to work
30.3 min
23 min
College degree
63.9%
33.5%
Own their home
60.8%
46.3%
Below poverty line
5.2%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fremont | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $59,690 | -55% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $89,450 | -52% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $56,940 | -50% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $69,560 | -44% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,530 | -43% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $51,500 | -42% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,380 | -37% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $50,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $71,299 in Norfolk, 175% more in Fremont.