Harrisburg, PA vs Oak Ridge, TN
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
72.7
#842 nationally
Oak Ridge
70.4
#1105 nationally
Harrisburg leads in walk score (68 vs 18). Oak Ridge leads in crime level (8.0 vs 20.9). Oak Ridge leads in median household income ($67,152 vs $46,654).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, PA | Oak Ridge, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#842) | 70.4 (#1105) |
| Population | 50,012 | 33,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,397 | $329,586 |
| Median Household Income | $46,654 | $67,152 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.9 | R+35.7 |
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72.7 Score
Harrisburg, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$270,397
Population
50,012
Crime
High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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70.4 Score
Oak Ridge, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,586
Population
33,397
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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