Arcadia, CA vs Harrison, NJ
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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $72,773). Arcadia leads in average commute (30.5 min vs 38.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 54,157 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Arcadia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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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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