Apex, NC vs Garden City, NY
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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Garden City
64.8
#1672 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (53 vs 26). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 208). Garden City leads in median household income ($204,883 vs $129,688).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Garden City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 64.8 (#1672) |
| Population | 72,225 | 22,835 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $1,401,920 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $204,883 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 34.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 53 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+4.2 |
C-
70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
Garden City, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,401,920
Population
22,835
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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