Newark, NJ vs Redwood City, 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.
Newark
62.7
#1835 nationally
Redwood City
60.8
#1924 nationally
Redwood City leads in median household income ($145,620 vs $46,460). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 269). Redwood City leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Redwood City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 60.8 (#1924) |
| Population | 304,960 | 80,996 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $1,893,533 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $145,620 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 269 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+50.3 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
Redwood City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,893,533
Population
80,996
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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