salaryNorfolk is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,628
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$176
👥 People living there
233,596
290,594
Commute to work
23 min
25.4 min
College degree
33.5%
60.5%
Own their home
46.3%
56.9%
Below poverty line
16.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.7%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,910 | +56% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $24,160 | -38% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $168,510 | +26% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,530 | +18% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,990 | +18% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $64,900 | +14% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $101,420 | +13% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Plano cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Plano?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $121,065 in Plano, 41% more in Plano.