Harrison, NJ vs Ithaca, NY
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
Ithaca leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $45,468). Ithaca leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Ithaca, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,520 | 32,724 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $45,468 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 18.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 72 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+50.6 |
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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
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Score
Ithaca, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
32,724
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Median Income
$45,468
Northeast
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