Side-by-side cost of living comparison for 2026
23% cheaper
Norfolk is 23% more affordable than Naples. A $75,000 salary in Naples is equivalent to $58,008 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. Naples has a housing index of 180 while Norfolk sits at 95 (national average = 100). The median home in Naples costs $520,000 compared to $250,000 in Norfolk, a difference of $270,000. Monthly rent follows a similar pattern: $2,100 in Naples versus $1,300 in Norfolk.
Groceries and everyday expenses show a notable difference: Naples scores 106 while Norfolk scores 99.
Healthcare costs in Naples (98) are lower than Norfolk (99). Both are close to the national average.
Median household income in Naples is $72,178 compared to $51,938 in Norfolk. When adjusted for cost of living, income goes further in Norfolk.
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