Harrison, NJ vs Los Banos, 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
Los Banos
64.1
#1717 nationally
Harrison leads in average commute (38.2 min vs 50.4 min). Los Banos leads in crime level (5.9 vs 6.4). Los Banos leads in cost of living index (128 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Los Banos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 64.1 (#1717) |
| Population | 20,520 | 48,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $463,701 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $76,164 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 50.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+4.4 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Los Banos 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
64.1 Score
Los Banos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,701
Population
48,553
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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