Newport News, Virginia vs. Morehead City, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Morehead City, North Carolina is 3.0% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $77,218 in Morehead City, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Morehead City, North Carolina is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% more expensive in Morehead City
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Morehead City, NC
Compared to Newport News, Morehead City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% higher
      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
  4.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.4% lower
  Commute
  40.1% lower
  Health
  27.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher