salaryNewport News is 4% 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
$1,789
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,484
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$76,564
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$374,800
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
102.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,723
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$202
$146
👥 People living there
545,970
184,216
Commute to work
22.4 min
23.1 min
College degree
25.5%
30.6%
Own their home
50.1%
48.2%
Below poverty line
20.1%
14.5%
Unemployment
8.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Fresno for higher incomes, shorter commutes.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Fresno | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $100,770 | $59,690 | -41% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $125,420 | $89,450 | -29% in Newport News |
| Firefighter | $79,160 | $56,940 | -28% in Newport News |
| Nurse Practitioner | $166,570 | $124,530 | -25% in Newport News |
| Civil Engineer | $119,720 | $94,680 | -21% in Newport News |
| Elementary School Teacher | $78,800 | $63,380 | -20% in Newport News |
| Pharmacist | $169,160 | $136,280 | -19% in Newport News |
| Carpenter | $63,470 | $51,500 | -19% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Fresno or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 4% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $1,789 in Fresno.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Fresno?
About $57,523 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Fresno or Newport News?
The typical household earns $76,564 in Fresno and $75,100 in Newport News, 2% more in Fresno.