salaryNewport News is 13% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Tacoma to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$1,944
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$1,883
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$92,626
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$479,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
111.1
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$4,482
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$148
👥 People living there
184,216
222,758
Commute to work
23.1 min
28.8 min
College degree
30.6%
34.5%
Own their home
48.2%
55.8%
Below poverty line
14.5%
12.4%
Unemployment
5.8%
5.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Tacoma for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Tacoma | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $59,690 | $115,120 | +93% in Tacoma |
| Firefighter | $56,940 | $101,090 | +78% in Tacoma |
| Electrician | $62,350 | $101,780 | +63% in Tacoma |
| Elementary School Teacher | $63,380 | $102,920 | +62% in Tacoma |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $95,230 | +54% in Tacoma |
| Cashier | $29,320 | $44,210 | +51% in Tacoma |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $76,410 | +48% in Tacoma |
| Market Research Analyst | $69,560 | $102,170 | +47% in Tacoma |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Tacoma cheaper to live in?
Newport News is about 13% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,538 a month there versus $1,944 in Tacoma.
What salary do I need in Tacoma to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $68,082 a year gives the same standard of living in Tacoma.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Tacoma?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $92,626 in Tacoma, 19% more in Tacoma.