Harrison, NJ vs Mission Viejo, 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
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 6.4). Mission Viejo leads in median household income ($136,570 vs $72,773). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 190).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Mission Viejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.1 (#1585) |
| Population | 20,520 | 90,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $1,216,985 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $136,570 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 36 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 190 |
| 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 Mission Viejo 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
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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