salaryNewport News 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
$1,826
$1,538
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,712
$1,356
💵 Families earn per year
$89,248
$75,100
🔑 Buying a house
$408,000
$260,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
103.3
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,604
$2,634
⚡ Electric bill per month
$168
$146
👥 People living there
511,764
184,216
Commute to work
24.7 min
23.1 min
College degree
32.5%
30.6%
Own their home
64.4%
48.2%
Below poverty line
10.3%
14.5%
Unemployment
4.2%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Mesa for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Mesa | Newport News | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $85,050 | $59,690 | -30% in Newport News |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $47,530 | $39,020 | -18% in Newport News |
| Customer Service Representative | $46,410 | $38,150 | -18% in Newport News |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $78,080 | $64,370 | -18% in Newport News |
| Cashier | $34,920 | $29,320 | -16% in Newport News |
| Truck Driver | $59,770 | $50,460 | -16% in Newport News |
| Carpenter | $60,320 | $51,500 | -15% in Newport News |
| Retail Salesperson | $35,960 | $30,820 | -14% in Newport News |
Frequently asked questions
Is Mesa or Newport News cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $1,826 in Mesa.
What salary do I need in Newport News to match $60,000 in Mesa?
About $56,879 a year gives the same standard of living in Newport News.
Where do people earn more, Mesa or Newport News?
The typical household earns $89,248 in Mesa and $75,100 in Newport News, 19% more in Mesa.