Side-by-side
Oakland vs Newark
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Oakland, CA39 | Newark, NJ47 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 39 | 47 |
| Affordability | 45 | 60 |
| Housing | 14 | 8 |
| Jobs | 21 | 23 |
| Safety | 4 | 40 |
| Climate | 100 | 96 |
| Amenities | 71 | 56 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,342 | $4,879 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,222 | $1,811 |
| Median home value | $924,700 | $337,800 |
| Median HH income | $97,369 | $48,416 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 6.5% |
| Population | 438.1K | 307.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 72° / 44° | 86° / 23° |
| Sunny days / yr | 261 | 206 |