salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Norfolk to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$1,628
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$1,322
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$71,299
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$289,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$2,890
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$147
👥 People living there
184,216
233,596
Commute to work
23.1 min
23 min
College degree
30.6%
33.5%
Own their home
48.2%
46.3%
Below poverty line
14.5%
16.5%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.7%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, higher incomes, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Norfolk for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Norfolk | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $89,450 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $124,530 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $64,370 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $38,990 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $43,620 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Pharmacist | $136,280 | $136,280 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $126,430 | 0% in Norfolk |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $98,890 | 0% in Norfolk |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Norfolk cheaper to live in?
Newport News and Norfolk cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Norfolk to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Norfolk.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Norfolk?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $71,299 in Norfolk, 5% more in Newport News.