Garner, NC vs San Dimas, 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
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
San Dimas leads in walk score (37 vs 23). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 166). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $77,171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 35,265 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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