Garden City, MI vs Irving, 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
Irving
73.1
#789 nationally
Irving leads in median household income ($76,686 vs $63,630). Garden City leads in cost of living index (91 vs 103). Irving leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Irving, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 73.1 (#789) |
| Population | 26,325 | 254,373 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $343,364 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $76,686 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 7.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+22.2 |
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
73.1 Score
Irving, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$343,364
Population
254,373
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Southwest
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