Bozeman, MT vs Garner, NC
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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Bozeman leads in walk score (47 vs 23). Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 27.8 min). Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 11.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Garner, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 68.5 (#1312) |
| Population | 57,305 | 35,265 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $385,396 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $77,171 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | D+25.6 |
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65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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D+
68.5 Score
Garner, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$385,396
Population
35,265
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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