Garner, NC vs Malden, MA
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
Malden
65.2
#1646 nationally
Malden leads in walk score (73 vs 23). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 148). Garner leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Malden, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 65.2 (#1646) |
| Population | 35,265 | 65,133 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $688,066 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $90,295 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 36.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+39.5 |
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
65.2 Score
Malden, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$688,066
Population
65,133
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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