Newark, DE vs Oceanside, 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
Oceanside
60
#1941 nationally
Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 29.8 min). Newark leads in crime level (8.5 vs 12.6). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 161).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Oceanside, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 60 (#1941) |
| Population | 30,169 | 170,020 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $874,097 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $86,701 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 29.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.6 | D+16.8 |
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-
60 Score
Oceanside, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$874,097
Population
170,020
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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