Benton, AR 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.
Benton
73.9
#655 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.3). Benton leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 38.2 min). Benton leads in cost of living index (92 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benton, AR | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#655) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 37,558 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,204 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $66,868 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Benton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.9 Score
Benton, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,204
Population
37,558
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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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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