Newport News, Virginia vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 77.0% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $113,761 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
192% more expensive in Arlington
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Newport News, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.0% 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
  19.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  26.3% higher
  Health
  1.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.6% higher