salaryLaredo is 13% 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
$1,110
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,063
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$68,932
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$193,500
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
87.0
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,531
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$204
$146
👥 People living there
257,619
184,216
Commute to work
21.6 min
23.1 min
College degree
22%
30.6%
Own their home
64.1%
48.2%
Below poverty line
20.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
5.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Laredo for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Newport News for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Laredo | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,020 | $39,020 | +77% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,220 | $69,560 | +47% in Newport News |
| Electrician | $46,140 | $62,350 | +35% in Newport News |
| Plumber | $46,350 | $61,870 | +33% in Newport News |
| Restaurant Cook | $28,120 | $36,280 | +29% in Newport News |
| Operations Manager | $78,640 | $100,340 | +28% in Newport News |
| Police Officer | $81,690 | $59,690 | -27% in Newport News |
| Accountant | $63,410 | $79,450 | +25% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Laredo or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Laredo is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,110 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Laredo?
About $67,580 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Laredo or Newport News?
The typical household earns $68,932 in Laredo and $75,100 in Newport News, 8% more in Newport News.