City Intelligence
Newport News, VA
Premium salary, cost-of-living, and purchasing-power profile for Newport News.
COL Index
93
100 = US avg
Rent 1BR
$1,300
Home price
$260,000
Population
179,000
SalaryScope Scores
Proprietary 0–100 indices for Newport News.
Affordability
39/100
Weak
39
Lower COL + rent
Purchasing Power
58/100
Moderate
58
On a $75k salary after tax
Growth
55/100
Moderate
55
Market size & momentum
Top occupations in Newport News
| Occupation | Median | PP | Future |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physician | $222,300 | 100 | 80 |
| Investment Banker | $167,400 | 97 | 80 |
| Corporate Counsel | $167,400 | 97 | 60 |
| Senior Software Engineer | $162,800 | 96 | 92 |
| PMO Director | $153,500 | 92 | 80 |
| Product Manager (Tech) | $148,800 | 90 | 80 |
| Enterprise Sales Rep | $148,800 | 90 | 80 |
| Director of Customer Experience | $134,900 | 84 | 80 |
| Data Scientist | $130,200 | 82 | 92 |
| Senior Program Manager | $130,200 | 82 | 80 |
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Cost of living detail
$100,000 in Newport News has the local purchasing power of approximately $107,500 in a national-average city.