Newark, CA vs Plantation, 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
Plantation
68.2
#1338 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 29). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $83,074). Plantation leads in crime level (5.8 vs 10.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Plantation, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 68.2 (#1338) |
| Population | 46,929 | 96,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $498,641 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $83,074 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
68.2 Score
Plantation, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$498,641
Population
96,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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