Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 38.2 min). Austin leads in median household income ($91,461 vs $72,773). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 967,862 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Austin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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F
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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