Side-by-side
Newark vs Washington
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Newark, NJ47 | Washington, DC48 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 47 | 48 |
| Affordability | 60 | 48 |
| Housing | 8 | 30 |
| Jobs | 23 | 23 |
| Safety | 40 | 32 |
| Climate | 96 | 99 |
| Amenities | 56 | 74 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,879 | $5,154 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,811 | $2,152 |
| Median home value | $337,800 | $724,600 |
| Median HH income | $48,416 | $106,287 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 4.8% |
| Population | 307.2K | 672.1K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 23° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 206 | 203 |