2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Norfolk, VA vs Rutland, VT

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Is it cheaper to live in Rutland or is it cheaper to live in Norfolk?
- Rutland is 1.4% less expensive than Norfolk.

Which city has more affordable housing, Rutland or Norfolk?
- Rutland housing costs are 13.6% less expensive than Norfolk housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Norfolk or is Health Care more affordable in Rutland.
- Health related expenses are 21.6% more in Rutland.
 Norfolk, VARutland, VTUnited States
 Overall  Unlock90.1100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock128.2100
 Housing83.1  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$208,800$338,100
 Utilities97  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.3100
 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 Rutland    3 Reviews

Over 10 years ago

Rutland provides so many community opportunities, a rich outdoor activity selection, amazing school system and a community that believes in supporting and enriching our  More

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Rutland is not a great place to live, unless you have alot of money and dont want to do  More

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Over 17 years ago

I have been here five years so far (2002-2007)and have found that snow in the low lying areas is rarely too much (more than 4" sticking)at any one time and when it does  More

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