Alameda, CA vs Harrison, NJ
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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Alameda leads in median household income ($129,917 vs $72,773). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 206). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 75,353 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Alameda has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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58.4 Score
Harrison, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$586,684
Population
20,520
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$72,773
Northeast
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