salaryNorfolk is 14% 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
$3,405
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,344
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$147,451
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$1,191,500
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
113.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,543
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$113
$147
👥 People living there
311,690
233,596
Commute to work
24.7 min
23 min
College degree
70.6%
33.5%
Own their home
44.5%
46.3%
Below poverty line
10.8%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Irvine 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 | Irvine | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $121,980 | $59,690 | -51% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $98,050 | $56,940 | -42% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $135,560 | $89,450 | -34% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $75,740 | $51,500 | -32% in Norfolk |
| Lawyer | $194,410 | $133,380 | -31% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $161,470 | $124,530 | -23% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $161,890 | $126,430 | -22% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Irvine or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $3,405 in Irvine.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Irvine?
About $51,745 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Irvine or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $147,451 in Irvine and $71,299 in Norfolk, 107% more in Irvine.