Newark, DE vs Oakland, 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.
Newark
71.9
#952 nationally
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 42). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 32.1 min). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Oakland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 62 (#1880) |
| Population | 30,169 | 433,823 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $717,798 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $85,459 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+53.6 |
C-
71.9 Score
Newark, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,052
Population
30,169
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
Pacific
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