Cost of Living in Norfolk

The cost of living in Norfolk is reflected by an index of 60, with rent index at 55. This page helps compare living expenses, rent, groceries, and affordability in Norfolk.

Norfolk has a cost of living index of 60 and a rent index of 55. That makes it mid-to-high cost compared with many US cities. Grocery and restaurant costs are shown below to help users compare daily spending.

Cost of living index
60
Rent index
55
Groceries index
63
Restaurant index
65

Living cost snapshot

MetricValue
Cost of living index60
Rent index55
Groceries index63
Restaurant price index65
Local purchasing power97
1-bed rent in city centre$1,362
1-bed rent outside centre$1,090

Salary comparison link

Users often compare local prices with local pay. See the average salary in Norfolk.

Compare Norfolk with other US cities

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FAQ

Is Norfolk expensive?

This page shows the relative cost, rent, grocery, and restaurant indices so users can compare Norfolk with other places in the US.

How much is rent in Norfolk?

The sample dataset on this starter site uses a one-bedroom city-centre rent estimate of $1,362 per month.

Sources: Numbeo for cost of living metrics. Cost update: 2026-04-01. Salary context from BLS 2025.