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
$1,881
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$146
👥 People living there
903,844
184,216
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.1 min
College degree
48%
30.6%
Own their home
51%
48.2%
Below poverty line
11.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $56,940 | +47% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $69,560 | -16% in Newport News |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,980 | $38,150 | -15% in Newport News |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $133,380 | -15% in Newport News |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $79,450 | -14% in Newport News |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $100,340 | -11% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $56,120 | $50,460 | -10% in Newport News |
| Pharmacist | $150,580 | $136,280 | -9% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Charlotte 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 Charlotte?
About $60,365 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Newport News?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $75,100 in Newport News, 18% more in Charlotte.
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