Harrison, NJ vs Rancho Cordova, 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
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 11.7). Rancho Cordova leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 38.2 min). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 20,520 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+19.7 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Rancho Cordova 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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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