Athens, West Virginia vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 23.4% more expensive than Athens, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $44,419 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Athens, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Athens, West Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Athens, West Virginia
Athens, WV vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Athens, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.4% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.2% higher
  Commute
  6.9% higher
  Health
  14.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher