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
$1,719
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,567
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$75,357
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$293,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
99.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,176
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$189
$147
👥 People living there
977,670
233,596
Commute to work
24.1 min
23 min
College degree
33.2%
33.5%
Own their home
57.6%
46.3%
Below poverty line
14.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Jacksonville for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Jacksonville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $78,810 | $59,690 | -24% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $42,840 | $38,150 | -11% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,360 | $30,820 | -10% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $76,740 | $69,560 | -9% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $55,630 | $50,460 | -9% in Norfolk |
| Civil Engineer | $102,280 | $94,680 | -7% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $83,520 | $89,450 | +7% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $58,280 | $62,350 | +7% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Jacksonville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville?
About $59,069 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Jacksonville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $75,357 in Jacksonville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 6% more in Jacksonville.