salaryNorfolk 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
$1,826
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$147
👥 People living there
511,764
233,596
Commute to work
24.7 min
23 min
College degree
32.5%
33.5%
Own their home
64.4%
46.3%
Below poverty line
10.3%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa 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 | Mesa | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $59,690 | -30% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $39,020 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $38,150 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,370 | -18% in Norfolk |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,320 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $50,460 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $51,500 | -15% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 | $30,820 | -14% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $56,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $71,299 in Norfolk, 25% more in Mesa.