Harrison, NJ vs Melbourne, FL
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
Melbourne
69.9
#1158 nationally
Melbourne leads in average commute (22.5 min vs 38.2 min). Melbourne leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135). Harrison leads in median household income ($72,773 vs $60,917).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 69.9 (#1158) |
| Population | 20,520 | 86,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $360,012 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $60,917 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 22.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 33 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Melbourne 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+
69.9 Score
Melbourne, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$360,012
Population
86,960
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
33
Southeast
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