Harrisburg, NC vs Lake Oswego, OR
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.
Harrisburg
69.3
#1226 nationally
Lake Oswego
69.3
#1227 nationally
Lake Oswego leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.2). Harrisburg leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165). Lake Oswego leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, NC | Lake Oswego, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1226) | 69.3 (#1227) |
| Population | 19,883 | 39,924 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,007 | $889,944 |
| Median Household Income | $134,767 | $127,252 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 1.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.7 | D+9.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrisburg is missing data for 1 metric that Lake Oswego has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.3 Score
Harrisburg, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,007
Population
19,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$134,767
Southeast
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D+
69.3 Score
Lake Oswego, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$889,944
Population
39,924
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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