Gardner, KS 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.
Gardner
76
#395 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Gardner leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.4). Gardner leads in average commute (24 min vs 38.2 min). Gardner leads in cost of living index (101 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gardner, KS | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#395) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 25,378 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $355,396 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $91,232 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Gardner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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76 Score
Gardner, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$355,396
Population
25,378
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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