Harrisburg, PA vs Rocklin, CA
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
Rocklin
67.9
#1373 nationally
Rocklin leads in crime level (4.5 vs 20.9). Rocklin leads in median household income ($116,006 vs $46,654). Harrisburg leads in walk score (68 vs 34).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrisburg, PA | Rocklin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#842) | 67.9 (#1373) |
| Population | 50,012 | 73,472 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,397 | $696,194 |
| Median Household Income | $46,654 | $116,006 |
| Average Commute | 19.5 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 20.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.9 | R+8.5 |
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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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D+
67.9 Score
Rocklin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$696,194
Population
73,472
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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