salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,806
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,614
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$79,676
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$427,900
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
100.2
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,065
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$159
$146
👥 People living there
660,400
184,216
Commute to work
25.7 min
23.1 min
College degree
27.7%
30.6%
Own their home
56.6%
48.2%
Below poverty line
14%
14.5%
Unemployment
7.4%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Las Vegas for higher incomes, less poverty.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Las Vegas | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $27,110 | $39,020 | +44% in Newport News |
| Police Officer | $77,750 | $59,690 | -23% in Newport News |
| Carpenter | $62,380 | $51,500 | -17% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $60,650 | $50,460 | -17% in Newport News |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $75,920 | $64,370 | -15% in Newport News |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,350 | $38,990 | -14% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $103,940 | $89,450 | -14% in Newport News |
| Nurse Practitioner | $144,060 | $124,530 | -14% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Las Vegas or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Las Vegas and Newport News cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Las Vegas?
About $58,639 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Las Vegas or Newport News?
The typical household earns $79,676 in Las Vegas and $75,100 in Newport News, 6% more in Las Vegas.
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