Newport News, Virginia vs. Surfside Beach, South Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Surfside Beach, South Carolina is 11.9% more expensive than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $31,343 in Surfside Beach, South Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Surfside Beach, South Carolina is more expensive than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Surfside Beach
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Surfside Beach, SC
Compared to Newport News, Surfside Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  10.4% lower
  Health
  3.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower