Cost of living comparison
compared to
Newport News vs. United States Cost of Living Summary
Newport News is 10.0% more expensive than United States overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 12.7% more in Newport News
- Groceries
-
pay 4.3% less in Newport News
- Transportation
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pay 8.0% less in Newport News
- Housing
-
pay 7.2% less in Newport News
- Childcare
-
pay 82.1% more in Newport News
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 8.0% less in Newport News
- Clothing
-
pay 3.0% more in Newport News
The cost of childcare, restaurants, and clothing in Newport News are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including transportation, entertainment and sports, housing, and groceries are lower in Newport News. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Newport News.
Newport News vs. United States Cost Breakdown
If you lived in Newport News instead of United States, you would:
pay 12.7% more for restaurants
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$19.45
|
$25.00
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.12
|
$10.50
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.56
|
$2.93
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.00
|
$2.27
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of restaurants
pay 4.3% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.56
|
$3.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.50
|
$4.77
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.97
|
$3.50
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.27
|
$2.93
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.41
|
$7.74
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$2.95
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.48
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.04
|
$2.20
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.21
|
$1.94
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.24
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.46
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of groceries
pay 8.0% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.41
|
$3.14
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.85
|
$55.00
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$32,336.38
|
$35,699.74
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.61
|
$14.44
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of transportation
pay 7.2% less for housing
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$68.97
|
$69.41
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,664.59
|
$1,433.33
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,416.15
|
$1,233.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$150.19
|
$146.54
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of housing
pay 82.1% more for childcare
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,387.27
|
$2,650.00
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$23,196.46
|
$40,166.67
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of childcare
pay 8.0% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.84
|
$5.00
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.15
|
$6.07
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.90
|
$7.89
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$51.45
|
$40.00
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.64
|
$13.50
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of entertainment and sports
pay 3.0% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Newport News
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$51.08
|
$42.67
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$41.81
|
$48.40
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$87.56
|
$104.31
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$112.04
|
$105.00
|
|
United States vs. Newport News - Cost of clothing
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