Gainesville, Florida vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 2.0% more expensive than Gainesville, Florida.

You would need a salary of $306,000 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Gainesville, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Gainesville, Florida
• Taxes is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Taxes
36% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Gainesville, Florida
Gainesville, FL vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Gainesville, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  1.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% higher