Charlotte, NC 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.
Charlotte
68.1
#1344 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Charlotte leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 38.2 min). Charlotte leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $71,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Charlotte, NC | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1344) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 897,720 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,231 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $71,659 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 6.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Charlotte has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.1 Score
Charlotte, NC
Banking capital of the South
Median Home
$397,231
Population
897,720
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
View Charlotte, NC →
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
View Harrison, NJ →
Try a different matchup
Swap Charlotte for: