Garden City, KS vs Murphy, TX
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.
Garden City
78.5
#174 nationally
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 14.0). Garden City leads in walk score (37 vs 13). Garden City leads in average commute (14.1 min vs 32.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, KS | Murphy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#174) | 72.9 (#811) |
| Population | 27,371 | 20,920 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $236,209 | $573,140 |
| Median Household Income | $67,500 | $152,847 |
| Average Commute | 14.1 min | 32.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 14.0 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+34.7 | R+11.2 |
C+
78.5 Score
Garden City, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$236,209
Population
27,371
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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C-
72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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