Harrison, NJ vs Modesto, 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
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 38.2 min). Modesto leads in cost of living index (130 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 20,520 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 48 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+11.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Modesto 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
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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