Cost of living comparison
compared to
United States vs. Newport News Cost of Living Summary
United States is 2.2% cheaper than Newport News.
- Restaurants
-
pay 10.2% less in United States
- Groceries
-
pay 10.8% more in United States
- Transportation
-
pay 10.2% more in United States
- Housing
-
pay 8.2% more in United States
- Childcare
-
pay 45.0% less in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 11.3% more in United States
- Clothing
-
pay 0.8% less in United States
The cost of entertainment and sports, groceries, transportation, and housing in United States are more expensive than in Newport News. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, and clothing are lower in United States.
United States vs. Newport News Cost Breakdown
If you lived in United States instead of Newport News, you would:
pay 10.2% less for restaurants
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Newport News
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$25.00
|
$19.45
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$11.12
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.93
|
$2.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.27
|
$2.00
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of restaurants
pay 10.8% more for groceries
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.61
|
$3.56
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.77
|
$6.50
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.50
|
$3.97
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.93
|
$4.27
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$7.74
|
$5.41
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.95
|
$2.37
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.48
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.20
|
$2.04
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.94
|
$2.21
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.24
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.46
|
$1.38
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of groceries
pay 10.2% more for transportation
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.14
|
$3.41
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$55.00
|
$65.85
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$35,699.74
|
$32,336.38
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$14.44
|
$17.61
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of transportation
pay 8.2% more for housing
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$69.41
|
$68.97
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,433.33
|
$1,664.59
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,233.33
|
$1,416.15
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$146.54
|
$150.19
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of housing
pay 45.0% less for childcare
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$2,650.00
|
$1,387.27
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$40,166.67
|
$23,196.46
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of childcare
pay 11.3% more for entertainment and sports
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.00
|
$5.84
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$6.07
|
$5.15
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$7.89
|
$9.90
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$40.00
|
$51.45
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.50
|
$13.64
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 0.8% less for clothing
|
Newport News
|
United States
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.67
|
$51.08
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$48.40
|
$41.81
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$104.31
|
$87.56
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$105.00
|
$112.04
|
|
Newport News vs. United States - Cost of clothing
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