Harrison, NJ vs La Quinta, 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
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
La Quinta leads in average commute (26.5 min vs 38.2 min). La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.4). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 20,520 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that La Quinta 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
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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