Newark, NJ vs San Rafael, 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
San Rafael
58.5
#1954 nationally
San Rafael leads in median household income ($113,839 vs $46,460). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 213). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 53).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | San Rafael, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 58.5 (#1954) |
| Population | 304,960 | 59,555 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $1,332,023 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $113,839 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 15.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 213 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+63.9 |
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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F
58.5 Score
San Rafael, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,332,023
Population
59,555
Crime
High
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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