Salary Comparison
Area: Norfolk vs Birmingham
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$90,514/yr
Birmingham, AL
$73,779/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $417 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Birmingham
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$90,514
$73,779
+$16,735
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$5,506
$4,488
+$1,018
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
70
+20 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$1,814
+$601
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,043
+$307
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$3,091
$2,674
+$417
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
2.28×
2.47×
-0.19×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
8/10 (Comfortable)
8/10 (Comfortable)
+0
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.