Newark, NJ vs Oroville, 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
62.7
#1835 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Newark leads in crime level (15.9 vs 26.9). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 33 min). Oroville leads in cost of living index (113 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 304,960 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Newark has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.7 Score
Newark, NJ
Growing New Jersey city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$481,883
Population
304,960
Crime
High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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