Denver, CO 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.
Denver
69.1
#1250 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Denver leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 38.2 min). Denver leads in median household income ($85,853 vs $72,773). Denver leads in cost of living index (128 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Denver, CO | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1250) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 713,252 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $533,060 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $85,853 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 6.4 |
| School Rating | 6.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+56.1 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Denver has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.1 Score
Denver, CO
Mile High City with mountain access
Median Home
$533,060
Population
713,252
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
West
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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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