salaryNewport News is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Phoenix to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$1,893
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$1,729
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$87,717
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$420,700
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.3
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$1,850
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$181
👥 People living there
184,216
1,642,323
Commute to work
23.1 min
25.6 min
College degree
30.6%
33.6%
Own their home
48.2%
57.3%
Below poverty line
14.5%
13.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Phoenix for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Phoenix | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $85,050 | +42% in Phoenix |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $47,530 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $46,410 | +22% in Phoenix |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $78,080 | +21% in Phoenix |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $34,920 | +19% in Phoenix |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,770 | +18% in Phoenix |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $60,320 | +17% in Phoenix |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $35,960 | +17% in Phoenix |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Phoenix cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $1,893 in Phoenix.
What salary do I need in Phoenix to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $63,293 a year gives the same standard of living in Phoenix.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Phoenix?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $87,717 in Phoenix, 14% more in Phoenix.