Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Newport News, VA
VS
Tulsa, OK
🏆 Tulsa leads 13 of 23 categories
Newport News
Virginia
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
97.4
Median Household Income
$63,355 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
194⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
185,118
Tulsa
Oklahoma
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
89.5 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$56,648
Violent Crime Index
248⚠ High
Population
411,938 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Newport News, VA
Pros
22% less violent crime than Tulsa
Households earn $6,707 more per year on average
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 94°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 8% higher than Tulsa
Tulsa, OK
Pros
Homes cost $59k less ($174,200 vs $233,400)
Rent averages $251/mo less ($958 vs $1,209)
Commutes run 5 min shorter each way
Living costs sit below the national average (index 89.5)
8% cheaper overall cost of living than Newport News
More college-educated — 32.9% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Violent crime (941.9/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Property crime (3627.4/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Median income trails Newport News by $6,707/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Newport News
Median Income
$6,707
$63,355 vs $56,648/yr
Newport News
Violent Crime
22% lower
736.0 vs 941.9 per 100k
Tulsa
Cost of Living
8% cheaper
COL index 89.5 vs 97.4 (100 = US avg)
Tulsa
Median Home Value
$59k less
$174,200 vs $233,400
Tulsa
Summer Heat
5.4°F warmer
July avg high 93.6°F vs 88.2°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Newport News, VA | Tulsa, OK |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 | 89.5 ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $233,400 | $174,200 ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,209 | $958 ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $63,355 ✓ Higher | $56,648 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.8%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.4 min | 18.6 min ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 7.5% | 8.4% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 162⚠ High ✓ Safer | 218⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 194⚠ High ✓ Safer | 248⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer | 173⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | C+ (87) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 18.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.7% | 32.9% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 88.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Newport News City Public Schools | TULSA |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 48.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.2°F | 93.6°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.3" | 44.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 8.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 185,118 | 411,938 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 35.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% | 52.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.2% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 15.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Newport News's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Tulsa's 89.5 (US average = 100).
Tulsa is 8% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Tulsa leads 13 of 23 categories. Newport News wins 10 and Tulsa wins 13. 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 Tulsa or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($233,400 vs $174,200 median home), income ($63,355 vs $56,648), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Newport News, VA and Tulsa, OK are about 1,075 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.