Harrison, NJ vs Imperial Beach, 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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 14.8). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 20,520 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+16.8 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Imperial Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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