Side-by-side
Newark vs Ontario vs Oceanside vs Oxnard
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ53 | Ontario, CA58 | Oceanside, CA60 | Oxnard, CA48 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 58 | 60 | 48 |
| Affordability | 61 | 65 | 65 | 49 |
| Housing | 8 | 16 | 20 | 16 |
| Jobs | 38 | 37 | 47 | 25 |
| Safety | 56 | 70 | 65 | 50 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Amenities | 55 | 51 | 62 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,864 | $4,708 | $4,712 | $5,156 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,822 | $1,777 | $1,782 | $2,250 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $568,000 | $702,000 | $617,800 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $82,806 | $93,724 | $93,372 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% | 4.7% | 4.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 307.2K | 178.3K | 172.5K | 201K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 25° | 92° / 44° | 76° / 40° | 72° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 327 | 304 | 318 |