Richmond, Virginia vs. Newport News, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport News, Virginia is 5.0% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,153 in Newport News, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport News, Virginia is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Newport News
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Newport News, VA
Compared to Richmond, Newport News is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  16.2% higher
  Health
  2.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower