Side-by-side
Richmond vs Norfolk
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA55 | Norfolk, VA57 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 57 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 33 | 44 |
| Jobs | 42 | 37 |
| Safety | 36 | 46 |
| Climate | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 27 | 24 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,197 | $4,188 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,507 | $1,512 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $271,900 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $64,017 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 4.4% |
| Population | 227.6K | 235K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 88° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 227 |