salaryNorfolk is 7% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in St. Paul to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,628
$1,443
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,553
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$79,155
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$294,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
104.8
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$3,822
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$143
👥 People living there
233,596
307,284
Commute to work
23 min
21.1 min
College degree
33.5%
43.8%
Own their home
46.3%
52.9%
Below poverty line
16.5%
15.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
5.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick St. Paul for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Norfolk | St. Paul | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,630 | +64% in St. Paul |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,190 | +63% in St. Paul |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $74,060 | +44% in St. Paul |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $97,910 | +41% in St. Paul |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $25,920 | -34% in St. Paul |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $81,890 | +31% in St. Paul |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $39,350 | -31% in St. Paul |
| HVAC Technician | $59,470 | $77,490 | +30% in St. Paul |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or St. Paul cheaper to live in?
Norfolk is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,628 a month there versus $1,443 in St. Paul.
What salary do I need in St. Paul to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $64,215 a year gives the same standard of living in St. Paul.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or St. Paul?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $79,155 in St. Paul, 10% more in St. Paul.