Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
36% cheaper
Norfolk is 36% more affordable than Long Beach. A $75,000 salary in Long Beach is equivalent to $47,903 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. Long Beach has a housing index of 236 while Norfolk sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Long Beach costs $700,000 compared to $250,000 in Norfolk, a difference of $450,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,200 in Long Beach versus $1,300 in Norfolk.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Long Beach scores 106 while Norfolk scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Long Beach (103) are higher than Norfolk (99). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Long Beach is $60,567 compared to $51,938 in Norfolk. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Norfolk.
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