Petersburg, Virginia vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 14.5% more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $85,848 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Petersburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Petersburg, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Petersburg, Virginia
Petersburg, VA vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Petersburg, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% higher
      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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher