Newark, NJ vs Rosenberg, TX
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
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 15.9). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Rosenberg leads in median household income ($66,046 vs $46,460).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 304,960 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+1.6 |
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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C-
70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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