Harrison, NJ vs Monterey Park, 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
Monterey Park
63.4
#1770 nationally
Monterey Park leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in cost of living index (135 vs 169). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 7.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Monterey Park, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 63.4 (#1770) |
| Population | 20,520 | 57,877 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $926,209 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $76,892 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 64 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 169 |
| 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 Monterey Park 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
63.4 Score
Monterey Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$926,209
Population
57,877
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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