Side-by-side
Jersey City vs Newark
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Jersey City, NJ59 | Newark, NJ47 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 47 |
| Affordability | 60 | 77 |
| Housing | 12 | 9 |
| Jobs | 43 | 9 |
| Safety | 90 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 35 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,901 | $4,403 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,998 | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $600,000 | $337,800 |
| Median HH income | $86,000 | $48,416 |
| Unemployment | 4.8% | 6.5% |
| Population | 297K | 307.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 27° | 86° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 207 | 206 |