Newark, CA vs Palm Springs, FL
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.
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $55,254). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 195). Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 46,929 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+0.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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