salaryGrand Rapids is 3% 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
$1,751
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,396
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$74,533
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$244,500
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,493
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$100
$147
👥 People living there
198,535
233,596
Commute to work
19 min
23 min
College degree
41.6%
33.5%
Own their home
54%
46.3%
Below poverty line
16.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Grand Rapids for higher incomes, cheaper homes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Grand Rapids | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $80,440 | $61,870 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $74,920 | $59,690 | -20% in Norfolk |
| Software Developer | $107,520 | $129,090 | +20% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,290 | $98,890 | +17% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,990 | $38,150 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $58,270 | $50,460 | -13% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $59,000 | $51,500 | -13% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,800 | $30,820 | -11% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Grand Rapids or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Grand Rapids is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,751 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Grand Rapids?
About $61,504 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Grand Rapids or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $74,533 in Grand Rapids and $71,299 in Norfolk, 5% more in Grand Rapids.