Chula Vista, CA 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 10.3). Chula Vista leads in median household income ($101,984 vs $72,773). Chula Vista leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 274,333 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Chula Vista has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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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