Portsmouth, Virginia vs. Newport News, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport News, Virginia is 0.9% more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $50,442 in Newport News, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Portsmouth, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport News, Virginia is more expensive than Portsmouth, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% more expensive in Newport News
than in Portsmouth, Virginia
Portsmouth, VA vs. Newport_News, VA
Compared to Portsmouth, Newport_News is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% higher
  Commute
  2.0% lower
  Health
  1.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower