salaryNewport News is 18% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Oakland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$2,511
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$2,352
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$109,576
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$929,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
115.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$8,575
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$127
👥 People living there
184,216
439,418
Commute to work
23.1 min
29.8 min
College degree
30.6%
48.7%
Own their home
48.2%
42.3%
Below poverty line
14.5%
13.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
6.4%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Oakland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Oakland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $132,000 | +121% in Oakland |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $186,610 | +109% in Oakland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $113,700 | +100% in Oakland |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $123,250 | +77% in Oakland |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $219,080 | +76% in Oakland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $89,200 | +73% in Oakland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $101,860 | +61% in Oakland |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $212,500 | +59% in Oakland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Oakland cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $2,511 in Oakland.
What salary do I need in Oakland to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $70,826 a year gives the same standard of living in Oakland.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Oakland?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $109,576 in Oakland, 31% more in Oakland.