salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Paradise to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,628
$1,532
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,510
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$63,836
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$384,200
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
100.2
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$1,553
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$142
👥 People living there
233,596
185,913
Commute to work
23 min
23.2 min
College degree
33.5%
24.1%
Own their home
46.3%
41.9%
Below poverty line
16.5%
17.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
9.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 4 more.
- Pick Paradise for lower rent.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | Paradise | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $27,110 | -31% in Paradise |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $77,750 | +30% in Paradise |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $62,380 | +21% in Paradise |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,650 | +20% in Paradise |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $75,920 | +18% in Paradise |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $45,350 | +16% in Paradise |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $103,940 | +16% in Paradise |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $144,060 | +16% in Paradise |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Paradise cheaper to live in?
Norfolk and Paradise cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Paradise to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $61,393 a year gives the same standard of living in Paradise.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Paradise?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $63,836 in Paradise, 12% more in Norfolk.