Newport News, Virginia vs. South Boston, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in South Boston, Virginia is 21.5% cheaper than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $58,899 in South Boston, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Boston, Virginia is cheaper than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in South Boston
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport_News, VA vs. South_Boston, VA
Compared to Newport_News, South_Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.5% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  52.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  37.8% lower
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.2% lower