| | Norfolk, VA | Cambridge, MA | United States |
| Overall | 91.4 | 144.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 115.5 | 100 |
| Health | 105.4 | 89.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 83.1 | 321.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $271,500 | $914,400 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,670.0% | 11,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 82.4 | 95.7 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 109.4 | 176.7 | 100 |
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