Harrison, NJ vs Lansing, MI
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
Lansing
76.6
#331 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 36.9). Lansing leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 38.2 min). Lansing leads in cost of living index (87 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Lansing, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 76.6 (#331) |
| Population | 20,520 | 112,115 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $170,959 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $50,747 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 36.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Lansing 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
76.6 Score
Lansing, MI
Mid-size Michigan city with community character
Median Home
$170,959
Population
112,115
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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