| | Norfolk, VA | Bowie, MD | United States |
| Overall | 91.4 | 120.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 108.8 | 100 |
| Health | 105.4 | 87.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.1 | 151.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,500 | $471,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 10,880.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.4 | 141.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 118.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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