salaryFayetteville is 6% 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
$1,530
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,235
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$62,992
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$188,000
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,915
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$190
$146
👥 People living there
210,815
184,216
Commute to work
19.1 min
23.1 min
College degree
29%
30.6%
Own their home
47.4%
48.2%
Below poverty line
17.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
7.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fayetteville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Newport News for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fayetteville | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,820 | $56,940 | +55% in Newport News |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $29,520 | $39,020 | +32% in Newport News |
| Police Officer | $48,160 | $59,690 | +24% in Newport News |
| Lawyer | $107,950 | $133,380 | +24% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $57,730 | $69,560 | +20% in Newport News |
| Plumber | $51,740 | $61,870 | +20% in Newport News |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $88,690 | $103,760 | +17% in Newport News |
| Elementary School Teacher | $54,350 | $63,380 | +17% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fayetteville or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Fayetteville is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,530 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Fayetteville?
About $63,890 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Fayetteville or Newport News?
The typical household earns $62,992 in Fayetteville and $75,100 in Newport News, 16% more in Newport News.
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