salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,881
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,652
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$83,445
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,472
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$144
$147
👥 People living there
690,130
233,596
Commute to work
24.7 min
23 min
College degree
48%
33.5%
Own their home
52.4%
46.3%
Below poverty line
14.1%
16.5%
Unemployment
4.5%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Nashville for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Nashville | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,390 | $39,020 | +33% in Norfolk |
| Truck Driver | $60,630 | $50,460 | -17% in Norfolk |
| Operations Manager | $119,990 | $100,340 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Customer Service Representative | $45,510 | $38,150 | -16% in Norfolk |
| Firefighter | $49,300 | $56,940 | +15% in Norfolk |
| Police Officer | $68,780 | $59,690 | -13% in Norfolk |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,420 | $30,820 | -10% in Norfolk |
| Market Research Analyst | $77,240 | $69,560 | -10% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Nashville or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Nashville and Norfolk cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Nashville?
About $60,998 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Nashville or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $83,445 in Nashville and $71,299 in Norfolk, 17% more in Nashville.