Garden City, MI vs Houston, TX
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
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $57,791). Garden City leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 28.5 min). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 96).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Houston, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 72.1 (#926) |
| Population | 26,325 | 2,314,157 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $263,563 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $57,791 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+5.5 |
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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C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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