Chicago, Illinois vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 14.5% cheaper than Chicago, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $96,159 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Chicago, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Chicago, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Chicago, Illinois
Chicago, IL vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Chicago, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% lower
      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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  40.5% lower
  Health
  19.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower