Newark, NJ vs Rohnert Park, 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
Rohnert Park
64
#1726 nationally
Rohnert Park leads in crime level (7.1 vs 15.9). Rohnert Park leads in median household income ($93,322 vs $46,460). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Rohnert Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 64 (#1726) |
| Population | 304,960 | 44,546 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $713,812 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $93,322 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 157 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+46.2 |
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
64 Score
Rohnert Park, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$713,812
Population
44,546
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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