Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
22% cheaper
Norfolk is 22% more affordable than Miami. A $75,000 salary in Miami is equivalent to $58,465 in Norfolk.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
See exact take-home pay: Florida salaries · Virginia salaries
Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Miami has a housing index of 172 while Norfolk sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Miami costs $450,000 compared to $250,000 in Norfolk, a difference of $200,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Miami versus $1,300 in Norfolk.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Miami scores 108 while Norfolk scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Miami (99) match Norfolk (99). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Miami is $44,268 compared to $51,938 in Norfolk. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Norfolk.
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