Fort Walton Beach, Florida vs. Newport News, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newport News, Virginia is 6.0% cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida.

You would need a salary of $70,520 in Newport News, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Walton Beach, Florida.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newport News, Virginia is cheaper than Fort Walton Beach, Florida
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Newport News
than in Fort Walton Beach, Florida
Fort Walton Beach, FL vs. Newport News, VA
Compared to Fort Walton Beach, Newport News is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.0% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher