Harrison, NY vs Royal Oak, MI
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.
Royal Oak
79.7
#111 nationally
Royal Oak leads in cost of living index (106 vs 200). Harrison leads in median household income ($151,038 vs $92,799). Royal Oak leads in walk score (57 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Harrison, NY | Royal Oak, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 30,780 | 57,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $337,493 |
| Median Household Income | $151,038 | $92,799 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 200 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+10.6 |
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Score
Harrison, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
30,780
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Median Income
$151,038
Northeast
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C+
79.7 Score
Royal Oak, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,493
Population
57,452
Crime
Low
Walk Score
57
Midwest
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