Newport News, Virginia vs. Winston-Salem, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Winston-Salem, North Carolina is 11.0% cheaper than Newport News, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $53,428 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Newport News, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Winston-Salem, North Carolina is cheaper than Newport News, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Winston-Salem
than in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News, VA vs. Winston Salem, NC
Compared to Newport News, Winston Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  22.2% lower
  Health
  5.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower