| | Newport News, VA | Fort Walton Beach, FL | United States |
| Overall | 91.5 | 100.9 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.5 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 101.7 | 104.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 74.9 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $256,900 | $322,200 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,830.0% | 10,340.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 97.0 | 90.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 107.3 | 105.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newport News 
36 Reviews
So, let's start with the positives.
Newport News Park is gigantic and has archery, disc golf, canoeing, camping, playgrounds, picnic areas, a beautiful reflecting More
Reading a lot of other reviews here I can agree and understand a lot of the negative sentiment. NPN has some crime. Just about as much as any other place from what I've More
Its not that bad here. I moved here from the actual city of Chicago and not the suburbs. Believe me I have seen my share of violence. My senior and junior year I had More
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Reviews for Fort Walton Beach 
10 Reviews
Ive lived in Fort Walton for atleast 15yrs.Ive seen the good days(early to late 200's)and now the bad.If you move here,youd better make atleast $10,000 a month.These More
I would like to know if Fort Walton Beach is a better place to live rather than busy Clearwater FL. We want to re-locate to a quieter city with all the amenities of a More
FWB is great for its beautiful beaches and saltwater fishing. It's also easy to move around town except during rush hour (yes, we have a rush hour - but it literally More
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