Greenfield, CA vs Newark, NJ
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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Newark
62.7
#1835 nationally
Greenfield leads in median household income ($73,904 vs $46,460). Greenfield leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 33 min). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | Newark, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 62.7 (#1835) |
| Population | 20,634 | 304,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $481,883 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $46,460 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 15.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+44.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Newark has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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D-
62.7 Score
Newark, NJ
Growing New Jersey city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$481,883
Population
304,960
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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