Newark, DE vs Santee, 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
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $67,738). Newark leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 28.6 min). Newark leads in cost of living index (115 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, DE | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#952) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 30,169 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,052 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $67,738 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 8.5 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 154 |
| 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
63.4 Score
Santee, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$795,105
Population
59,478
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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