Harrison, NJ vs Lomita, 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

vs

Lomita

65.1

#1650 nationally

Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.7). Lomita leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 171).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Harrison, NJ Lomita, CA
WhereAtHome Score 58.4 (#1955) 65.1 (#1650)
Population 20,520 19,782
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $586,684 $913,537
Median Household Income $72,773 $87,717
Average Commute 38.2 min 27.9 min
Walk Score N/A 74
Crime Level 6.4 9.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+28.1 D+32.9

Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Lomita has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.