Chester, PA vs Garden City, MI
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.
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 22.8). Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $39,193). Chester leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chester, PA | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 33,595 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $39,193 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 60 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 22.8 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.7 | D+29.0 |
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Score
Chester, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
33,595
Crime
High
Walk Score
60
Median Income
$39,193
Northeast
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B-
80.2 Score
Garden City, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$207,556
Population
26,325
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Midwest
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