Milford, CT vs Newark, CA
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.
Milford
63.7
#1748 nationally
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 34). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $104,441). Milford leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milford, CT | Newark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.7 (#1748) | 62.4 (#1861) |
| Population | 52,793 | 46,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $514,036 | $1,202,648 |
| Median Household Income | $104,441 | $159,465 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 57 |
| Crime Level | N/A | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+53.6 |
Data coverage note: Milford is missing data for 1 metric that Newark has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.7 Score
Milford, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$514,036
Population
52,793
Walk Score
34
Median Income
$104,441
Northeast
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D-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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