Belton, MO vs Newark, OH

Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.

Score Snapshot

No universal winner

Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.

Belton

73.2

#765 nationally

vs

Newark

74.9

#534 nationally

Newark leads in walk score (36 vs 22). Belton leads in median household income ($68,030 vs $56,284). Newark leads in crime level (7.7 vs 9.1).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Belton, MO Newark, OH
WhereAtHome Score 73.2 (#765) 74.9 (#534)
Population 25,534 51,046
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $274,327 $249,974
Median Household Income $68,030 $56,284
Average Commute 25.7 min 23.6 min
Walk Score 22 36
Crime Level 9.1 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 93 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+32.1 R+30.0