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
$1,887
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,778
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$100,983
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$274,800
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$6,263
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$117
$146
👥 People living there
179,898
184,216
Commute to work
27.2 min
23.1 min
College degree
38.5%
30.6%
Own their home
66.4%
48.2%
Below poverty line
9.5%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Aurora for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Aurora or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Aurora 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 Aurora?
About $58,789 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Aurora or Newport News?
The typical household earns $100,983 in Aurora and $75,100 in Newport News, 34% more in Aurora.