Norfolk, VA Cost of Living (2026)

Compare Norfolk's cost of living with other US cities. See how much salary you need to maintain your lifestyle.

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Your current salary

Norfolk Equivalent Salary

Annual Salary Needed

$71,155.86

Current Salary

$75,000.00

Difference

-$3,844.14

Percent Change

-$5.13

📉 You could earn 5.1% less and maintain your lifestyle

Housing

-$14,024

Groceries

$3,789

Transport

$316

Healthcare

$12,625

Cost of Living Index Comparison (US Average = 100)

Austin

95.6

Norfolk

90.7

Norfolk Cost of Living Profile

Overall COL Index

90.7

vs US avg = 100

Housing Index

78.7

(Most volatile)

Population

238,005

Groceries

99.8

Transportation

95.4

Healthcare

105.5

Median Household Income: $62,000

Cities with Similar Cost of Living

Louisville, KY

COL Index: 90.8

vs Norfolk

0.1%

Orlando, FL

COL Index: 90.6

vs Norfolk

-0.1%

Birmingham, AL

COL Index: 90.3

vs Norfolk

-0.4%

San Antonio, TX

COL Index: 91.3

vs Norfolk

0.7%

Jacksonville, FL

COL Index: 89.9

vs Norfolk

-0.9%

Indianapolis, IN

COL Index: 89.8

vs Norfolk

-1.0%

Cost of living data last updated: April 2026