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Norfolk, VA vs Kailua (Honolulu County), HI

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Is it cheaper to live in Kailua (Honolulu County) or is it cheaper to live in Norfolk?
- Kailua (Honolulu County) is 87.6% more expensive than Norfolk.

Which city has more affordable housing, Kailua (Honolulu County) or Norfolk?
- Kailua (Honolulu County) housing costs are 422.5% more expensive than Norfolk housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Norfolk or is Health Care more affordable in Kailua (Honolulu County).
- Health related expenses are 3.5% less in Kailua (Honolulu County).
 Norfolk, VAKailua (Honolulu County), HIUnited States
 Overall  Unlock171.5100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock101.7100
 Housing83.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$1,393,500$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock108.2100
 Miscellaneous109.4  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Norfolk    41 Reviews

I've lived in Norfolk for most of my life, and I love it here. I love the maker scene, and the new breweries. The arts scene, especially the theater side is always  More

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Over 7 years ago

I have lived in Norfolk VA for 11 months and,I cant wait to leave.It is full of crime ,homeless and undeveloped city.Public transportation is terrible and its wet and  More

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Over 7 years ago

I was born in Norfolk, and lived in Norfolk and Virginia Beach until my early 20s. Here are 10 things that are 100% true about Norfolk you may have heard before: 1) It's  More

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Reviews for Kailua (Honolulu County)    10 Reviews

I have live in Kailua Oahu, HI for more than 27 years. I love this place but the cost to live here is becoming to much as I approach retirement. It also has become  More

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Over 13 years ago

Kailua is a perfect place to live if you like a relaxed and friendly neighborhood. It is close to local shops, local restaurants, beaches and ocean activities. Easy  More

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We've been here for the past 10 years, and it is truly heaven on earth from an environmental perspective, but a Cost of Living comparison will scare the daylights out of  More

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