Harrison, NJ vs Marina, 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
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Marina leads in average commute (24.5 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 8.0). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Marina, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 63.9 (#1731) |
| Population | 20,520 | 22,833 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $871,019 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $85,783 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 46 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Marina 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
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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