Side-by-side
Newark vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ47 | Riverside, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 55 |
| Affordability | 60 | 52 |
| Housing | 8 | 26 |
| Jobs | 23 | 34 |
| Safety | 40 | 60 |
| Climate | 96 | 94 |
| Amenities | 56 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,879 | $5,055 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,811 | $2,057 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $542,100 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $88,575 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 5.0% |
| Population | 307.2K | 316.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 23° | 95° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 277 |