Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Killeen, TX
VS
Newark, NJ
🏆 Killeen leads 17 of 23 categories
Killeen
Texas
17
wins
Cost of Living Index
91.8 ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$57,086 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
139⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
153,708
Newark
New Jersey
6
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$46,460
Violent Crime Index
153⚠ High
Population
307,355 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Killeen, TX
Pros
Homes cost $137k less ($175,400 vs $312,300)
9% less violent crime than Newark
21% cheaper overall cost of living than Newark
Households earn $10,626 more per year on average
Commutes run 9 min shorter each way
Rent averages $189/mo less ($1,084 vs $1,273)
Cons
Violent crime (527.6/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Newark, NJ
Pros
Cooler summers — July highs near 87°F vs 96°F
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $312,300
Violent crime (581.2/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Cost of living runs 21% higher than Killeen
Median income trails Killeen by $10,626/yr
Key Differences at a Glance
Killeen
Cost of Living
21% cheaper
COL index 91.8 vs 112.5 (100 = US avg)
Killeen
Median Income
$10,626
$57,086 vs $46,460/yr
Killeen
Violent Crime
9% lower
527.6 vs 581.2 per 100k
Killeen
Median Home Value
$137k less
$175,400 vs $312,300
Killeen
Summer Heat
8.9°F warmer
July avg high 95.7°F vs 86.8°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Killeen, TX | Newark, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 91.8 ✓ Cheaper | 112.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $175,400 ✓ Lower | $312,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,084 ✓ Lower | $1,273 |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $57,086 ✓ Higher | $46,460 |
| Unemployment Rate | 10.9%⚠ High | 10.7%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 23.8 min ✓ Shorter | 33.0 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 6.1% ✓ Higher | 4.6% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 110⚠ High ✓ Safer | 129⚠ High |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 139⚠ High ✓ Safer | 153⚠ High |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 66 ✓ Safer | 93 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | C+ (83) | C+ (85) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 15.8:1 | 15.6:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 22.1% ✓ Higher | 17.0% |
| High School or Higher | 91.9% ✓ Higher | 77.7% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | KILLEEN ISD | Newark Public School District |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 59.5°F ✓ Warmer | 39.4°F |
| Avg High — July | 95.7°F ✓ Warmer | 86.8°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 36.0" ✓ Drier | 50.4" |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 28.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 153,708 | 307,355 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 29.7 | 34.7 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 46.3% ✓ Higher | 23.9% |
| Under 18 | 29.2% ✓ More | 24.1% |
| Over 65 | 7.5% | 10.9% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Killeen's cost of living index is 91.8 vs Newark's 112.5 (US average = 100).
Killeen is 21% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Killeen leads 17 of 23 categories. Killeen wins 17 and Newark wins 6. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Killeen to Newark or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($175,400 vs $312,300 median home), income ($57,086 vs $46,460), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Killeen, TX and Newark, NJ are about 1,471 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.