salaryLincoln is 7% 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
$1,328
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$146
👥 People living there
294,856
184,216
Commute to work
18.4 min
23.1 min
College degree
41.8%
30.6%
Own their home
56.1%
48.2%
Below poverty line
12.7%
14.5%
Unemployment
3.3%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 4 more.
- Pick Newport News for cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $50,460 | -38% in Newport News |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $59,690 | -36% in Newport News |
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $133,380 | +32% in Newport News |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $129,090 | +27% in Newport News |
| Accountant | $65,170 | $79,450 | +22% in Newport News |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $87,500 | $103,760 | +19% in Newport News |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $69,560 | +18% in Newport News |
| Pharmacist | $149,590 | $136,280 | -9% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Lincoln is about 7% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,328 a month there versus $1,538 in Newport News.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Lincoln?
About $64,167 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Newport News?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $75,100 in Newport News, 3% more in Lincoln.