Garden City, MI vs Toledo, OH
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
Toledo
77.8
#219 nationally
Garden City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 28.5). Garden City leads in median household income ($63,630 vs $45,405). Toledo leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden City, MI | Toledo, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#88) | 77.8 (#219) |
| Population | 26,325 | 265,304 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $207,556 | $134,048 |
| Median Household Income | $63,630 | $45,405 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 19.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.7 | 28.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 83 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.0 | D+12.6 |
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+
77.8 Score
Toledo, OH
Growing Ohio city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$134,048
Population
265,304
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
46
Midwest
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