salaryNorfolk 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
$1,988
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,761
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$86,162
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$442,700
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
104.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,835
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$166
$147
👥 People living there
219,215
233,596
Commute to work
30.2 min
23 min
College degree
21.2%
33.5%
Own their home
58.9%
46.3%
Below poverty line
13.3%
16.5%
Unemployment
7.2%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Modesto for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Modesto | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $98,230 | $59,690 | -39% in Norfolk |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,640 | $63,380 | -38% in Norfolk |
| Registered Nurse | $132,590 | $89,450 | -33% in Norfolk |
| Carpenter | $73,730 | $51,500 | -30% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $173,380 | $124,530 | -28% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $77,370 | $56,940 | -26% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $165,730 | $126,430 | -24% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $123,910 | $98,890 | -20% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Modesto or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,988 in Modesto.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Modesto?
About $56,446 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Modesto or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $86,162 in Modesto and $71,299 in Norfolk, 21% more in Modesto.