Baltimore, MD 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.
Baltimore
75.5
#444 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 44.0). Baltimore leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 38.2 min). Baltimore leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baltimore, MD | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#444) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 565,239 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,754 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $58,349 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 44.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Baltimore has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.5 Score
Baltimore, MD
Major Maryland city with a diverse economy
Median Home
$189,754
Population
565,239
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
64
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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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