Harrison, NJ vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 38.2 min). Simpsonville leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 20,520 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+22.2 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Simpsonville 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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C-
71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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