Harrison, NJ vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,520 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Worcester 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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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