Side-by-side
Newark vs Philadelphia
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ53 | Philadelphia, PA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 53 |
| Affordability | 61 | 75 |
| Housing | 8 | 45 |
| Jobs | 38 | 55 |
| Safety | 56 | 4 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 55 | 46 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,864 | $4,304 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,822 | $1,520 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 6.6% | 4.9% |
| Population | 307.2K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 25° | 87° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 211 |