salaryNorfolk is 4% 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
$1,789
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$147
👥 People living there
545,970
233,596
Commute to work
22.4 min
23 min
College degree
25.5%
33.5%
Own their home
50.1%
46.3%
Below poverty line
20.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $59,690 | -41% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $89,450 | -29% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,940 | -28% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $124,530 | -25% in Norfolk |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $94,680 | -21% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $63,380 | -20% in Norfolk |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $136,280 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $51,500 | -19% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $71,299 in Norfolk, 7% more in Fresno.