Garner, NC vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 106). Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 35,265 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 10.7 |
| 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+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield 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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D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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