salaryKansas City is 6% 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
$1,535
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,400
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$74,596
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$242,900
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,671
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$138
$147
👥 People living there
510,612
233,596
Commute to work
21.7 min
23 min
College degree
38.4%
33.5%
Own their home
55.4%
46.3%
Below poverty line
14.6%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.4%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Kansas City for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Kansas City | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $62,350 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $61,870 | -19% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $51,500 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $50,460 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | $38,150 | -14% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $100,340 | +11% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,320 | $30,820 | -10% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $39,020 | +8% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Kansas City or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Kansas City is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,535 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Kansas City?
About $63,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Kansas City or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $74,596 in Kansas City and $71,299 in Norfolk, 5% more in Kansas City.