Newport News, VA Cost of Living


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Newport News cost of living score
91.5
Less expensive
8.5% lower
than the US average
12.2% lower
than the Virginia average
Newport News, Virginia gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 91.5, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 8.5% lower than the U.S. average and 12.2% lower than the average for Virginia.

Newport News, VA

Housing costs in Newport News?
A typical home costs $256,900, which is 24.0% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.1% less expensive than the average Virginia home, at $343,200. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Newport News costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 12.9% cheaper than the state average of $1,400.

Can I afford Newport News?
To live comfortably in Newport News, Virginia, a minimum annual income of $49,320 for a family, and $42,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Newport News?
Newport News, VA is one of the most affordable cities in Virginia with an overall cost of living index slightly below the US average. Home prices here are also lower than other parts of the state and there are plenty of great amenities such as museums and outdoor activities for residents to enjoy.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesNewport NewsVirginiaUnited States
  91.5104.2100.0
  96.599.6100
  101.7103.1100.0
  74.9112.9100.0
  $256,900$343,200$338,100
  98.3%99.3%100.0%
  97.099.4100.0
  107.3113.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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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

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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

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Over 8 years ago

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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