Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Newport News, VA
VS
Toledo, OH
🏆 Newport News leads 14 of 23 categories
Newport News
Virginia
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$63,355 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
194⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
185,118
Toledo
Ohio
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
90.4 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$45,405
Violent Crime Index
274⚠ High
Population
269,962 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Newport News, VA
Pros
Households earn $17,950 more per year on average
29% less violent crime than Toledo
Stronger job market — unemployment is 2.6 pts lower (5.6%)
More college-educated — 28.7% hold a bachelor's or higher
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 34°F
Smaller class sizes — 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Violent crime (736.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 7% higher than Toledo
Toledo, OH
Pros
Homes cost $135k less ($98,800 vs $233,400)
Rent averages $355/mo less ($854 vs $1,209)
Commutes run 4 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 90.4)
7% cheaper overall cost of living than Newport News
Cons
Median income trails Newport News by $17,950/yr
Violent crime (1041.1/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (2732.2/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher unemployment (8.2% vs 5.6%)
Key Differences at a Glance
Newport News
Median Income
$17,950
$63,355 vs $45,405/yr
Newport News
Violent Crime
29% lower
736.0 vs 1041.1 per 100k
Newport News
Unemployment
2.6 pp lower
5.6% vs 8.2% unemployment
Newport News
Summer Heat
3.6°F warmer
July avg high 88.2°F vs 84.6°F
Toledo
Cost of Living
7% cheaper
COL index 90.4 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Toledo
Median Home Value
$135k less
$98,800 vs $233,400
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Newport News, VA | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 90.4 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $233,400 | $98,800 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,209 | $854 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $63,355 ✓ Higher | $45,405 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 8.2%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.4 min | 19.9 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.5% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 162⚠ High ✓ Safer | 216⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 194⚠ High ✓ Safer | 274⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer | 130⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | C+ (86) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 15.2:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.7% ✓ Higher | 20.2% |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 88.1% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Newport News City Public Schools | Toledo City |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 33.6°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.2°F ✓ Warmer | 84.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.3" | 37.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 37.4" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 185,118 | 269,962 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 35.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 23.0% |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 14.8% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Newport News's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Toledo's 90.4 (US average = 100).
Toledo is 7% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Newport News leads 14 of 23 categories. Newport News wins 14 and Toledo wins 9. 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 Newport News to Toledo or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($233,400 vs $98,800 median home), income ($63,355 vs $45,405), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Newport News, VA and Toledo, OH are about 492 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.