salaryNewport News is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$106
👥 People living there
184,216
641,165
Commute to work
23.1 min
24.1 min
College degree
30.6%
53.8%
Own their home
48.2%
52%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.7%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Portland for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,350 | $105,090 | +69% in Portland |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $101,010 | +63% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $97,200 | +63% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $85,170 | +50% in Portland |
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $130,310 | +46% in Portland |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $73,710 | +43% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $54,780 | +40% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $82,330 | +30% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Portland cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $64,582 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Portland?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $98,056 in Portland, 23% more in Portland.