Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Newark
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA54 | Newark, NJ47 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 47 |
| Affordability | 67 | 77 |
| Housing | 9 | 7 |
| Jobs | 33 | 8 |
| Safety | 64 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 45 | 30 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,649 | $4,403 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,785 | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $780,000 | $420,000 |
| Median HH income | $80,000 | $46,000 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| Population | 451K | 317K |
| Summer high / winter low | 78° / 48° | 86° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 206 |