Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Anaheim, CA
VS
Newport News, VA
🏆 Newport News leads 12 of 23 categories
Anaheim
California
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$88,538 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
157⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
347,111 ✓ Larger
Newport News
Virginia
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$63,355
Violent Crime Index
194⚠ High
Population
185,118
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Anaheim, CA
Pros
Households earn $25,183 more per year on average
19% less violent crime than Newport News
Milder winters — January highs near 71°F vs 49°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $713,600
Higher rents — median is $1,958/mo
Violent crime (596.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 18% higher than Newport News
Newport News, VA
Pros
Homes cost $480k less ($233,400 vs $713,600)
Rent averages $749/mo less ($1,209 vs $1,958)
18% cheaper overall cost of living than Anaheim
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Smaller class sizes — 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Anaheim by $25,183/yr
Violent crime (736.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Key Differences at a Glance
Anaheim
Median Income
$25,183
$88,538 vs $63,355/yr
Anaheim
Violent Crime
19% lower
596.2 vs 736.0 per 100k
Newport News
Cost of Living
18% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Newport News
Median Home Value
$480k less
$233,400 vs $713,600
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Newport News, VA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 115.5⚠ High | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $713,600⚠ High | $233,400 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,958⚠ High | $1,209 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $88,538 ✓ Higher | $63,355 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 28.4 min⚠ High | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.8% ✓ Higher | 7.5% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 135⚠ High ✓ Safer | 162⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 157⚠ High ✓ Safer | 194⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 102⚠ High ✓ Safer | 115⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C- (74) | B+ (105) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 23.0:1 | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.1% | 28.7% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 77.8% | 91.7% ✓ Higher |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Anaheim Elementary | Newport News City Public Schools |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 71.0°F ✓ Warmer | 49.0°F |
| Avg High — July | 86.8°F | 88.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 14.2" ✓ Drier | 51.3" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 2.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 347,111 ✓ Larger | 185,118 |
| Median Age | 35.4 ✓ Older | 34.1 |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.6% | 47.6% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 22.9% | 23.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 13.4% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Anaheim's cost of living index is 115.5 vs Newport News's 97.4 (US average = 100).
Newport News is 18% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Newport News leads 12 of 23 categories. Anaheim wins 11 and Newport News wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Anaheim to Newport News or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($713,600 vs $233,400 median home), income ($88,538 vs $63,355), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Anaheim, CA and Newport News, VA are about 2,313 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.