Harrison, NJ vs Murrieta, 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
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $72,773). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 6.4). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 150).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Murrieta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 64.4 (#1695) |
| Population | 20,520 | 111,878 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $694,424 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $106,925 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 35 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 150 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+1.3 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Murrieta 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
64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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