Newark, NJ vs Rosemead, 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
Rosemead
63.2
#1793 nationally
Rosemead leads in crime level (9.7 vs 15.9). Rosemead leads in median household income ($70,073 vs $46,460). Newark leads in cost of living index (120 vs 163).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Rosemead, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 63.2 (#1793) |
| Population | 304,960 | 49,305 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $909,395 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $70,073 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+32.9 |
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
63.2 Score
Rosemead, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$909,395
Population
49,305
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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