Dickinson, TX vs Newark, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 28). Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 195). Newark leads in median household income ($159,465 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Newark, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 62.4 (#1861) |
| Population | 21,834 | 46,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $1,202,648 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $159,465 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+53.6 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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D-
62.4 Score
Newark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,202,648
Population
46,929
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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