What is a pro or con of living in Norfolk, Virginiacompared to Covington, Virginia?

Median Home Cost is 264% more expensive in Norfolk.

What salary do I need to live in Norfolk, Virginia copmared to Covington, Virginia?

A salary of $50,000 in Covington, Virginia should increase to $67,007 in Norfolk, Virginia (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

COVINGTON vs. NORFOLK
Cost of Living Comparison

Covington, Virginia vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 34.0% more expensive than Covington, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $67,007 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Covington, Virginia.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Covington, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
264% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Covington, Virginia

Covington, VA vs. Norfolk, VA

Compared to Covington, Norfolk is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

34.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

3.9% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

156.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.7% lower

Commute

34.9% higher

Health

1.8% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

11.2% higher

Cost of Food

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Covington, Virginia vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

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Covington, VA vs. Norfolk, VA

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