Newark, CA vs Wildwood, MO
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.
Newark
62.4
#1861 nationally
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Newark leads in walk score (57 vs 9). Wildwood leads in crime level (5.5 vs 10.4). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, CA | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1861) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 46,929 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,202,648 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $159,465 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 31.2 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 10.4 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 195 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+23.4 |
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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D+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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