Garner, NC vs Milpitas, 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
Milpitas
64
#1724 nationally
Milpitas leads in walk score (54 vs 23). Milpitas leads in median household income ($166,769 vs $77,171). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 217).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Milpitas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 64 (#1724) |
| Population | 35,265 | 77,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $1,424,179 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $166,769 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 217 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+40.0 |
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
64 Score
Milpitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,424,179
Population
77,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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