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, NJ47 | Philadelphia, PA62 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 62 |
| Affordability | 77 | 88 |
| Housing | 9 | 49 |
| Jobs | 9 | 25 |
| Safety | 47 | 28 |
| Climate | 99 | 100 |
| Amenities | 28 | 90 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,403 | $3,923 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,530 | $1,233 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $232,400 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $60,698 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.3% |
| Population | 307.2K | 1.6M |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 26° | 87° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 207 |