Side-by-side
Newark vs Long Beach
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ47 | Long Beach, CA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 52 |
| Affordability | 60 | 51 |
| Housing | 8 | 12 |
| Jobs | 23 | 26 |
| Safety | 40 | 48 |
| Climate | 96 | 100 |
| Amenities | 56 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,879 | $5,078 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,811 | $2,009 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $762,200 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $83,969 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Population | 307.2K | 458.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 23° | 82° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 287 |