Big Spring, TX 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.
Big Spring
77.9
#207 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 20.9). Big Spring leads in average commute (19.8 min vs 38.2 min). Big Spring leads in cost of living index (88 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Big Spring, TX | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.9 (#207) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 22,373 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $147,462 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $65,418 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 19.8 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+62.8 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Big Spring has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
77.9 Score
Big Spring, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$147,462
Population
22,373
Crime
High
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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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