Harrison, NJ vs Howard, WI
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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Howard
71.1
#1023 nationally
Howard leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 38.2 min). Howard leads in cost of living index (103 vs 135). Howard leads in crime level (5.5 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Howard, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 71.1 (#1023) |
| Population | 20,520 | 20,775 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $401,331 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $77,118 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 18 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+7.5 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Howard has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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C-
71.1 Score
Howard, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$401,331
Population
20,775
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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