Salary Comparison
Weighers: Norfolk vs Raleigh
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Norfolk, VA
$46,943/yr
Raleigh, NC
$37,710/yr
Our recommendation: Norfolk, VA
Norfolk offers $709 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite comparable pay.
Full Breakdown
Norfolk
Raleigh
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$46,943
$37,710
+$9,233
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$2,856
$2,294
+$562
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
90
95
-5 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,415
$2,562
$147
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,350
$1,480
$130
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$441
$-268
+$709
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.18×
0.90×
+0.28×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
4/10 (Tight)
3/10 (Tight)
+1
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.