Cincinnati is 3% cheaperBased 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
$1,379
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,208
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$57,062
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$230,900
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
95.4
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,169
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$146
👥 People living there
311,224
184,216
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.1 min
College degree
41.8%
30.6%
Own their home
39.8%
48.2%
Below poverty line
25.5%
14.5%
Unemployment
6.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Cincinnati for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Newport News for higher incomes, less poverty, lower unemployment.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Cincinnati | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $80,410 | $59,690 | -26% in Newport News |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,470 | $38,150 | -18% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $60,590 | $50,460 | -17% in Newport News |
| Carpenter | $60,110 | $51,500 | -14% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $75,750 | $69,560 | -8% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $83,650 | $89,450 | +7% in Newport News |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,530 | $39,020 | +7% in Newport News |
| Software Developer | $121,420 | $129,090 | +6% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Cincinnati or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Cincinnati is about 3% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,379 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Cincinnati?
About $61,617 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Cincinnati or Newport News?
The typical household earns $57,062 in Cincinnati and $75,100 in Newport News, 24% more in Newport News.
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