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
$2,044
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,857
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$97,214
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$484,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,520
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$151
$147
👥 People living there
332,141
233,596
Commute to work
24.3 min
23 min
College degree
37.4%
33.5%
Own their home
66.1%
46.3%
Below poverty line
9%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Henderson for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Henderson | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $39,020 | +44% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $59,690 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,500 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $50,460 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,370 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $38,990 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $89,450 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $124,530 | -14% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Henderson or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Henderson 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 Henderson?
About $58,639 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Henderson or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $97,214 in Henderson and $71,299 in Norfolk, 36% more in Henderson.