Newark, NJ vs Riverside, 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
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Riverside leads in median household income ($83,448 vs $46,460). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 43). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Riverside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 60.4 (#1938) |
| Population | 304,960 | 318,858 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $650,289 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $83,448 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 16.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+1.3 |
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-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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