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
$1,533
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,499
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$69,901
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$277,800
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
98.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,198
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$157
$147
👥 People living there
2,328,253
233,596
Commute to work
27.2 min
23 min
College degree
36.6%
33.5%
Own their home
42.1%
46.3%
Below poverty line
19.9%
16.5%
Unemployment
6.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Houston for lower rent, cheaper homes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Houston | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,080 | $39,020 | +77% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $74,570 | $59,690 | -20% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $119,600 | $100,340 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $157,980 | $133,380 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $56,840 | $50,460 | -11% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $99,830 | $89,450 | -10% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $113,440 | $103,760 | -9% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $137,240 | $126,430 | -8% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Houston or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Houston 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 Houston?
About $59,581 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Houston or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $69,901 in Houston and $71,299 in Norfolk, 2% more in Norfolk.