salaryNewport News is 12% 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
$2,334
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,799
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$110,892
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$586,800
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
110.7
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,801
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$146
👥 People living there
214,169
184,216
Commute to work
33.4 min
23.1 min
College degree
21.4%
30.6%
Own their home
66.8%
48.2%
Below poverty line
9.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
6.5%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fontana for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Frequently asked questions
Is Fontana or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 12% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $2,334 in Fontana.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Fontana?
About $53,075 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Fontana or Newport News?
The typical household earns $110,892 in Fontana and $75,100 in Newport News, 48% more in Fontana.