Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
47% cheaper
Norfolk is 47% more affordable than Honolulu. A $75,000 salary in Honolulu is equivalent to $39,919 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. Honolulu has a housing index of 275 while Norfolk sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Honolulu costs $720,000 compared to $250,000 in Norfolk, a difference of $470,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,400 in Honolulu versus $1,300 in Norfolk.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Honolulu scores 138 while Norfolk scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Honolulu (107) are higher than Norfolk (99). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Honolulu is $71,465 compared to $51,938 in Norfolk. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Norfolk.
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