Harrison, NJ vs Laguna Niguel, 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.
Harrison
58.4
#1955 nationally
Laguna Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in median household income ($135,822 vs $72,773). Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.4). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Laguna Niguel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 64.5 (#1689) |
| Population | 20,520 | 62,899 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $1,494,001 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $135,822 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 27.1 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+2.6 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Laguna Niguel has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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