Harrison, NJ vs Santa Rosa, 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
Santa Rosa
66.2
#1577 nationally
Santa Rosa leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 38.2 min). Harrison leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.4). Santa Rosa leads in median household income ($92,604 vs $72,773).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NJ | Santa Rosa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.4 (#1955) | 66.2 (#1577) |
| Population | 20,520 | 175,845 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $586,684 | $715,976 |
| Median Household Income | $72,773 | $92,604 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 163 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | D+46.2 |
Data coverage note: Harrison is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Rosa 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
66.2 Score
Santa Rosa, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$715,976
Population
175,845
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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