Easley, SC vs Garden Grove, 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.
Easley
69.5
#1195 nationally
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 24). Easley leads in cost of living index (97 vs 165). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $62,551).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Easley, SC | Garden Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1195) | 63.2 (#1788) |
| Population | 26,386 | 168,234 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,732 | $1,015,470 |
| Median Household Income | $62,551 | $86,139 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.7 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.5 Score
Easley, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,732
Population
26,386
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
Pacific
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