Newport News, VA vs Suffolk, VA

Newport News is moderately more affordable than Suffolk, with a 12.3% lower cost of living index. Newport News scores 93 compared to 106 for Suffolk, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Suffolk can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newport News is $1,285/month compared to $1,484/month in Suffolk — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newport News is more affordable at $243,300 median vs $329,600.

Median household income in Newport News is $66,718 compared to $90,089 in Suffolk (-25.9%). While Suffolk is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Newport News spend roughly 23.1% of their income on rent, more than the 19.8% in Suffolk.