Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Green Bay, WI
VS
Norfolk, VA
🏆 Green Bay leads 14 of 23 categories
Green Bay
Wisconsin
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
92.1 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$59,174
Violent Crime Index
130⚠ High
Population
106,846
Norfolk
Virginia
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$60,998 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
236,973 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Green Bay, WI
Pros
Homes cost $82k less ($172,700 vs $254,200)
Rent averages $324/mo less ($864 vs $1,188)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (4.1%)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 92.1)
Cooler summers — July highs near 80°F vs 89°F
Cons
Violent crime (495.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Snowy winters — about 56" of snow per year
Norfolk, VA
Pros
5% less violent crime than Green Bay
Milder winters — January highs near 50°F vs 25°F
More college-educated — 32.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (469.5/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3772.5/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (6.7% vs 4.1%)
Cost of living runs 5% higher than Green Bay
Key Differences at a Glance
Green Bay
Cost of Living
5% cheaper
COL index 92.1 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Green Bay
Median Home Value
$82k less
$172,700 vs $254,200
Green Bay
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
4.1% vs 6.7% unemployment
Norfolk
Median Income
$1,824
$60,998 vs $59,174/yr
Norfolk
Violent Crime
5% lower
469.5 vs 495.1 per 100k
Norfolk
Summer Heat
8.9°F warmer
July avg high 88.7°F vs 79.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Green Bay, WI | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 92.1 ✓ Cheaper | 97.4 |
| Median Home Value | $172,700 ✓ Lower | $254,200 |
| Median Monthly Rent | $864 ✓ Lower | $1,188 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $59,174 | $60,998 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.1%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 18.0 min ✓ Shorter | 22.7 min |
| Work From Home % | 7.6% ✓ Higher | 7.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High ✓ Safer | 146⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 124⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 62 ✓ Safer | 180⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B (101) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 12.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 25.1% | 32.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 88.5% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Green Bay Area Public School District | Norfolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 24.5°F | 50.0°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 79.8°F | 88.7°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 32.2" ✓ Drier | 45.7" |
| Annual Snowfall | 55.6" | 3.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,846 | 236,973 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 35.6 ✓ Older | 32.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 56.2% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 24.0% ✓ More | 20.3% |
| Over 65 | 13.9% ✓ More | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Green Bay's cost of living index is 92.1 vs Norfolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Green Bay is 5% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Green Bay leads 14 of 23 categories. Green Bay wins 14 and Norfolk wins 9. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Green Bay to Norfolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($172,700 vs $254,200 median home), income ($59,174 vs $60,998), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Green Bay, WI and Norfolk, VA are about 807 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.