Durham, North Carolina vs. Newport News, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport News, Virginia is 6.4% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $46,821 in Newport News, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport News, Virginia is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Newport News
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Newport News, VA
Compared to Durham, Newport News is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  15.3% higher
  Health
  3.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher