Harrison, NJ vs North Charleston, SC
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
North Charleston
66.8
#1502 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 22.2). North Charleston leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 38.2 min). North Charleston leads in cost of living index (102 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | North Charleston, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.8 (#1502) |
| Population | 20,520 | 121,469 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $312,277 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $58,534 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 24.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 26 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 22.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+16.3 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that North Charleston 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
66.8 Score
North Charleston, SC
Mid-size South Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$312,277
Population
121,469
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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