Brandon, MS 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.
Brandon
77.5
#239 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Brandon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 6.4). Brandon leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 38.2 min). Brandon leads in cost of living index (98 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brandon, MS | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#239) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 25,719 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,089 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $89,051 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 11 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.1 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Brandon has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.5 Score
Brandon, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$291,089
Population
25,719
Crime
Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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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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