Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Newport News, VA
VS
Yonkers, NY
🏆 Newport News leads 12 of 23 categories
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
Yonkers
New York
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$78,208 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
82 ✓ Safer
Population
209,780 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Newport News, VA
Pros
Homes cost $223k less ($233,400 vs $456,500)
Rent averages $450/mo less ($1,209 vs $1,659)
Commutes run 11 min shorter each way
15% cheaper overall cost of living than Yonkers
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.0 pts lower (5.6%)
Milder winters — January highs near 49°F vs 40°F
Cons
Violent crime (736.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Median income trails Yonkers by $14,853/yr
Yonkers, NY
Pros
58% less violent crime than Newport News
Households earn $14,853 more per year on average
More college-educated — 35.5% hold a bachelor's or higher
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $456,500
Higher rents — median is $1,659/mo
Cost of living runs 15% higher than Newport News
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Key Differences at a Glance
Newport News
Cost of Living
15% cheaper
COL index 97.4 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Newport News
Median Home Value
$223k less
$233,400 vs $456,500
Newport News
Unemployment
1.0 pp lower
5.6% vs 6.6% unemployment
Yonkers
Median Income
$14,853
$78,208 vs $63,355/yr
Yonkers
Violent Crime
58% lower
311.8 vs 736.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Newport News, VA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 97.4 ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $233,400 ✓ Lower | $456,500⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,209 ✓ Lower | $1,659⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $63,355 | $78,208 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.6%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 6.6%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.4 min ✓ Shorter | 34.8 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 7.5% | 9.3% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 162⚠ High | 69 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 194⚠ High | 82 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 115⚠ High | 48 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (105) ✓ Better | B (99) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.5:1 ✓ Smaller | 17.1:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 28.7% | 35.5% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 91.7% ✓ Higher | 83.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Newport News City Public Schools | YONKERS CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 49.0°F ✓ Warmer | 39.8°F |
| Avg High — July | 88.2°F ✓ Warmer | 85.6°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.3" | 51.2" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 2.7" ✓ Less | 32.7" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 185,118 | 209,780 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 34.1 | 39.1 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.6% | 48.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 23.2% ✓ More | 20.8% |
| Over 65 | 13.4% | 16.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Newport News's cost of living index is 97.4 vs Yonkers's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Newport News is 15% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Newport News leads 12 of 23 categories. Newport News wins 12 and Yonkers wins 11. 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 Yonkers or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($233,400 vs $456,500 median home), income ($63,355 vs $78,208), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Newport News, VA and Yonkers, NY are about 303 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.