Newport News, Virginia vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 15.0% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $57,503 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
46% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Newport News, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  6.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.6% higher
  Commute
  46.3% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% higher