salaryLexington-Fayette is 5% 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
$1,463
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,239
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$74,933
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$293,500
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,542
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$140
$146
👥 People living there
323,725
184,216
Commute to work
20.9 min
23.1 min
College degree
48.3%
30.6%
Own their home
53.8%
48.2%
Below poverty line
14.9%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.9%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lexington-Fayette for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes and 2 more.
- Pick Newport News for higher incomes, cheaper homes, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lexington-Fayette | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $36,490 | $56,940 | +56% in Newport News |
| Operations Manager | $80,440 | $100,340 | +25% in Newport News |
| Dental Hygienist | $80,110 | $98,890 | +23% in Newport News |
| Lawyer | $111,040 | $133,380 | +20% in Newport News |
| Registered Nurse | $79,040 | $89,450 | +13% in Newport News |
| Physician Assistant | $112,230 | $126,430 | +13% in Newport News |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $34,910 | $39,020 | +12% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $56,950 | $50,460 | -11% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lexington-Fayette or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Lexington-Fayette is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,463 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Lexington-Fayette?
About $63,263 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Lexington-Fayette or Newport News?
The typical household earns $74,933 in Lexington-Fayette and $75,100 in Newport News, 0% more in Newport News.
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