| | Roanoke Rapids, NC | Newport News, VA | United States |
| Overall | 73.2 | 91.5 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 93.0 | 96.5 | 100 |
| Health | 125.8 | 101.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 33.6 | 74.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $109,600 | $256,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,280.0% | 9,830.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 66.9 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 80.2 | 107.3 | 100 |
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Reviews for Roanoke Rapids 
2 Reviews
This is a inexpensive housing market but you should seek an experience property manager before investing here. Roanoke Rapids is a great place to invest, we have a More
Well, I lived here for five years. When you first arrive the smell of the paper mill will overwhelm you. The paper mill is one of the biggest employers there. After a More
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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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