salaryNewport News is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Plano to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$2,010
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$2,058
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$121,065
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$465,900
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
103.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$6,700
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$176
👥 People living there
184,216
290,594
Commute to work
23.1 min
25.4 min
College degree
30.6%
60.5%
Own their home
48.2%
56.9%
Below poverty line
14.5%
6.8%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Plano for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Plano | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $92,910 | +56% in Plano |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $24,160 | -38% in Plano |
| Lawyer | $133,380 | $168,510 | +26% in Plano |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $103,760 | $122,520 | +18% in Plano |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $59,530 | +18% in Plano |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,990 | +18% in Plano |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $64,900 | +14% in Plano |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $101,420 | +13% in Plano |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Plano cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $2,010 in Plano.
What salary do I need in Plano to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $63,154 a year gives the same standard of living in Plano.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Plano?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $121,065 in Plano, 38% more in Plano.