Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Hialeah, FL
VS
Norfolk, VA
🏆 Norfolk leads 12 of 23 categories
Hialeah
Florida
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$49,531
Violent Crime Index
34 ✓ Safer
Population
222,996
Norfolk
Virginia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$60,998 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
124⚠ High
Population
236,973 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Hialeah, FL
Pros
72% less violent crime than Norfolk
Stronger job market — unemployment is 3.0 pts lower (3.7%)
Violent crime is well below the national average (129.6 vs 380/100k)
Milder winters — January highs near 77°F vs 50°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $324,300
Median income trails Norfolk by $11,467/yr
Higher rents — median is $1,458/mo
Cost of living runs 14% higher than Norfolk
Norfolk, VA
Pros
Homes cost $70k less ($254,200 vs $324,300)
Households earn $11,467 more per year on average
Rent averages $270/mo less ($1,188 vs $1,458)
14% cheaper overall cost of living than Hialeah
Commutes run 7 min shorter each way
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 3.7%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Hialeah
Violent Crime
72% lower
129.6 vs 469.5 per 100k
Hialeah
Unemployment
3.0 pp lower
3.7% vs 6.7% unemployment
Norfolk
Cost of Living
14% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Norfolk
Median Income
$11,467
$60,998 vs $49,531/yr
Norfolk
Median Home Value
$70k less
$254,200 vs $324,300
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Norfolk, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $324,300⚠ High | $254,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,458⚠ High | $1,188 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $60,998 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.7% ✓ Lower | 6.7%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 29.3 min⚠ High | 22.7 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 11.1% ✓ Higher | 7.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 37 ✓ Safer | 146⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 34 ✓ Safer | 124⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 41 ✓ Safer | 180⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (86) | B (103) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 19.4:1 | 12.9:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 19.9% | 32.2% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 74.1% | 89.3% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | MIAMI-DADE | Norfolk City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.7°F ✓ Warmer | 50.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.8°F ✓ Warmer | 88.7°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.7" | 45.7" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 3.0" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 222,996 | 236,973 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 45.5 ✓ Older | 32.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.4% ✓ Higher | 44.8% |
| Under 18 | 16.9% | 20.3% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 20.1% ✓ More | 12.3% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Hialeah's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Norfolk's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Norfolk is 14% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Norfolk leads 12 of 23 categories. Hialeah wins 11 and Norfolk wins 12. 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 Hialeah to Norfolk or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($324,300 vs $254,200 median home), income ($49,531 vs $60,998), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Hialeah, FL and Norfolk, VA are about 800 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.