salaryKnoxville 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
$1,544
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$147
👥 People living there
195,185
233,596
Commute to work
20.2 min
23 min
College degree
34.6%
33.5%
Own their home
46.6%
46.3%
Below poverty line
20.2%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Knoxville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $39,020 | +39% in Norfolk |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $103,760 | +21% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $56,940 | +21% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $126,430 | +17% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $84,640 | $98,890 | +17% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $77,240 | $89,450 | +16% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,460 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $124,530 | +13% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Knoxville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,544 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Knoxville?
About $63,482 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 18% more in Norfolk.