Topeka, Kansas vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 16.5% more expensive than Topeka, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,198 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Topeka, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is more expensive than Topeka, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Norfolk
than in Topeka, Kansas
Topeka, KS vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Topeka, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.2% lower
  Commute
  11.5% higher
  Health
  2.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher