Side-by-side
Long Beach vs Newark
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Long Beach, CA55 | Newark, NJ47 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 47 |
| Affordability | 67 | 77 |
| Housing | 9 | 9 |
| Jobs | 34 | 9 |
| Safety | 64 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 99 |
| Amenities | 45 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,649 | $4,403 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,785 | $1,530 |
| Median home value | $762,200 | $337,800 |
| Median HH income | $83,969 | $48,416 |
| Unemployment | 5.0% | 6.5% |
| Population | 458.5K | 307.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 78° / 48° | 86° / 26° |
| Sunny days / yr | 287 | 206 |