salaryMobile is 11% 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
$1,257
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,109
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$57,762
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$193,300
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
88.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$968
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$196
$147
👥 People living there
203,416
233,596
Commute to work
22.8 min
23 min
College degree
32%
33.5%
Own their home
54%
46.3%
Below poverty line
18.4%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.6%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Mobile for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Norfolk for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mobile | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dental Hygienist | $60,710 | $98,890 | +63% in Norfolk |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $26,860 | $39,020 | +45% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $47,000 | $59,690 | +27% in Norfolk |
| Nursing Assistant | $30,880 | $38,990 | +26% in Norfolk |
| HVAC Technician | $47,960 | $59,470 | +24% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $46,770 | $56,940 | +22% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $104,960 | $126,430 | +20% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $103,480 | $124,530 | +20% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobile or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Mobile is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,257 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Mobile?
About $66,704 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Mobile or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $57,762 in Mobile and $71,299 in Norfolk, 19% more in Norfolk.