Garner, NC vs Imperial Beach, 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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 23). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 167). Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Imperial Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 62.9 (#1815) |
| Population | 35,265 | 25,458 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $844,131 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $75,731 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 14.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 167 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+16.8 |
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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D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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