Washington, District of Columbia vs. Norfolk, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Norfolk, Virginia is 39.0% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $73,147 in Norfolk, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Norfolk, Virginia is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Norfolk
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Norfolk, VA
Compared to Washington, Norfolk is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.0% 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
  14.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% lower
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  10.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower