salaryHuntsville is 5% 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
$1,364
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,207
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$80,579
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$293,600
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
93.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,345
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$181
$147
👥 People living there
222,791
233,596
Commute to work
19.7 min
23 min
College degree
47.2%
33.5%
Own their home
58.3%
46.3%
Below poverty line
12.6%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.1%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Huntsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Huntsville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $62,370 | $98,890 | +59% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,990 | $39,020 | +39% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $136,340 | $100,340 | -26% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,900 | $124,530 | +20% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $49,940 | $59,470 | +19% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $48,010 | $56,940 | +19% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $36,920 | $43,620 | +18% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $107,230 | $126,430 | +18% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Huntsville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Huntsville is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,364 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Huntsville?
About $63,139 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Huntsville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $80,579 in Huntsville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 13% more in Huntsville.