salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,883
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,758
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$88,026
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$295,500
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,954
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$200
$147
👥 People living there
201,883
233,596
Commute to work
28 min
23 min
College degree
30%
33.5%
Own their home
58.7%
46.3%
Below poverty line
12.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Prairie for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Prairie or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Grand Prairie and Norfolk cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Grand Prairie?
About $60,546 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Grand Prairie or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $88,026 in Grand Prairie and $71,299 in Norfolk, 23% more in Grand Prairie.