Garner, NC vs Portage, IN
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
Portage
71.1
#1027 nationally
Portage leads in crime level (6.4 vs 9.8). Portage leads in cost of living index (94 vs 106). Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $71,317).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Portage, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 71.1 (#1027) |
| Population | 35,265 | 38,513 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $269,590 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $71,317 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 28.7 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Portage is missing data for 1 metric that Garner has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
71.1 Score
Portage, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,590
Population
38,513
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$71,317
Midwest
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