Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
14% cheaper
Norfolk is 14% more affordable than Eugene. A $75,000 salary in Eugene is equivalent to $64,565 in Norfolk.
Index values shown. National average = 100. Lower is cheaper.
To maintain the same standard of living:
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Housing is typically the biggest factor in any cost-of-living comparison. Eugene has a housing index of 130 while Norfolk sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Eugene costs $380,000 compared to $250,000 in Norfolk, a difference of $130,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $1,400 in Eugene versus $1,300 in Norfolk.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a narrower gap: Eugene scores 103 while Norfolk scores 99. Both cities are close to the national average for grocery costs.
Healthcare costs in Eugene (106) are higher than Norfolk (99). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Eugene is $49,448 compared to $51,938 in Norfolk. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Norfolk.
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