Kokomo, IN vs Newark, DE

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.

Kokomo

79

#148 nationally

vs

Newark

71.9

#952 nationally

Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 13.3). Kokomo leads in cost of living index (86 vs 115). Newark leads in median household income ($67,738 vs $53,967).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Kokomo, IN Newark, DE
WhereAtHome Score 79 (#148) 71.9 (#952)
Population 59,890 30,169
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $185,794 $367,052
Median Household Income $53,967 $67,738
Average Commute 19.2 min 19.6 min
Walk Score 40 42
Crime Level 13.3 8.5
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 86 115
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+35.3 D+32.6
Kokomo, IN
C+
79 Score

Kokomo, IN

Indiana community balancing growth and livability

Median Home

$185,794

Population

59,890

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

40

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Newark, DE
C-
71.9 Score

Newark, DE

Small Delaware city with local appeal

Median Home

$367,052

Population

30,169

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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