Decatur, AL vs Garner, NC
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.
Decatur
73.3
#754 nationally
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 16.6). Decatur leads in average commute (19.6 min vs 27.8 min). Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $55,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Decatur, AL | Garner, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#754) | 68.5 (#1312) |
| Population | 58,321 | 35,265 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $223,492 | $385,396 |
| Median Household Income | $55,164 | $77,171 |
| Average Commute | 19.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 16.6 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.6 | D+25.6 |
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73.3 Score
Decatur, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$223,492
Population
58,321
Crime
High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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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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