Easley, SC 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.
Easley
69.5
#1195 nationally
Garden City
80.2
#88 nationally
Garden City leads in walk score (50 vs 24). Easley leads in crime level (6.5 vs 7.7). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 97).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Easley, SC | Garden City, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1195) | 80.2 (#88) |
| Population | 26,386 | 26,325 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,732 | $207,556 |
| Median Household Income | $62,551 | $63,630 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+52.7 | D+29.0 |
D+
69.5 Score
Easley, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,732
Population
26,386
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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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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