Newark, NJ 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
62.7
#1835 nationally
Santee
63.4
#1773 nationally
Santee leads in crime level (7.0 vs 15.9). Santee leads in median household income ($101,777 vs $46,460). Newark leads in walk score (76 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newark, NJ | Santee, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1835) | 63.4 (#1773) |
| Population | 304,960 | 59,478 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,883 | $795,105 |
| Median Household Income | $46,460 | $101,777 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 15.9 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 154 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+16.8 |
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
63.4 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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