Harrisburg, NC vs Martinez, CA
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.
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Harrisburg leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.6). Harrisburg leads in cost of living index (118 vs 171). Harrisburg leads in median household income ($134,767 vs $124,669).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, NC | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1226) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 19,883 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,007 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $134,767 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Martinez has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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