salaryNorfolk is 7% 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
$1,649
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,805
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$87,192
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$362,200
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.8
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,339
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$91
$147
👥 People living there
427,246
233,596
Commute to work
22 min
23 min
College degree
55.5%
33.5%
Own their home
47.7%
46.3%
Below poverty line
16%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Minneapolis for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Minneapolis | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $25,920 | $39,020 | +51% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $39,350 | $56,940 | +45% in Norfolk |
| Plumber | $101,630 | $61,870 | -39% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $97,190 | $59,690 | -39% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $74,060 | $51,500 | -30% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $97,910 | $69,560 | -29% in Norfolk |
| Electrician | $81,890 | $62,350 | -24% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $77,490 | $59,470 | -23% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Minneapolis or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,649 in Minneapolis.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Minneapolis?
About $56,061 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Minneapolis or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $87,192 in Minneapolis and $71,299 in Norfolk, 22% more in Minneapolis.