salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Newport News to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,999
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,921
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$92,376
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$439,600
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.1
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,231
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$128
$146
👥 People living there
505,268
184,216
Commute to work
26.5 min
23.1 min
College degree
59.2%
30.6%
Own their home
46.4%
48.2%
Below poverty line
16.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Atlanta for higher incomes, a more educated workforce.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Atlanta | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $18,460 | $39,020 | +111% in Newport News |
| Firefighter | $47,300 | $56,940 | +20% in Newport News |
| Elementary School Teacher | $76,570 | $63,380 | -17% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $59,100 | $50,460 | -15% in Newport News |
| Physician Assistant | $111,810 | $126,430 | +13% in Newport News |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $119,090 | $103,760 | -13% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $79,030 | $69,560 | -12% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $100,490 | $89,450 | -11% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Atlanta or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Atlanta and Newport News cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Atlanta?
About $58,731 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Atlanta or Newport News?
The typical household earns $92,376 in Atlanta and $75,100 in Newport News, 23% more in Atlanta.