Harrison, NJ vs Oroville, 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
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 26.9). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $46,362).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 20,520 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+3.1 |
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-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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