Goose Creek, SC 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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Goose Creek leads in average commute (26 min vs 38.2 min). Goose Creek leads in cost of living index (106 vs 135). Goose Creek leads in median household income ($84,041 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Harrison, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 58.4 (#1955) |
| Population | 49,249 | 20,520 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $586,684 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $72,773 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 38.2 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Goose Creek has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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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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