salaryAbout the sameBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,538
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,356
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$75,100
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$260,600
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,634
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$146
$161
👥 People living there
184,216
456,349
Commute to work
23.1 min
23.4 min
College degree
30.6%
40.9%
Own their home
48.2%
65.1%
Below poverty line
14.5%
8.6%
Unemployment
5.8%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Newport News for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newport News | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $89,450 | $89,450 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Nurse Practitioner | $124,530 | $124,530 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,370 | $64,370 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Nursing Assistant | $38,990 | $38,990 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Medical Assistant | $43,620 | $43,620 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Pharmacist | $136,280 | $136,280 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Physician Assistant | $126,430 | $126,430 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
| Dental Hygienist | $98,890 | $98,890 | 0% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newport News or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Newport News and Virginia Beach cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Newport News?
About $60,000 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Newport News or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $75,100 in Newport News and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 25% more in Virginia Beach.
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