Newark, NJ vs Westminster, 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
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $46,460). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 171). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 15.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 61.1 (#1916) |
| Population | 304,960 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+2.6 |
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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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