salaryNewport News is 15% 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
$3,180
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$3,128
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$195,754
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$1,403,800
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
115.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$9,190
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$152
$146
👥 People living there
228,295
184,216
Commute to work
30.3 min
23.1 min
College degree
63.9%
30.6%
Own their home
60.8%
48.2%
Below poverty line
5.2%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.7%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fremont 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 | Fremont | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $132,000 | $59,690 | -55% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $186,610 | $89,450 | -52% in Newport News |
| Firefighter | $113,700 | $56,940 | -50% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $123,250 | $69,560 | -44% in Newport News |
| Nurse Practitioner | $219,080 | $124,530 | -43% in Newport News |
| Carpenter | $89,200 | $51,500 | -42% in Newport News |
| Elementary School Teacher | $101,860 | $63,380 | -38% in Newport News |
| Lawyer | $212,500 | $133,380 | -37% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fremont or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 15% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $3,180 in Fremont.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Fremont?
About $50,829 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Fremont or Newport News?
The typical household earns $195,754 in Fremont and $75,100 in Newport News, 161% more in Fremont.