Garner, NC vs Melrose Park, IL
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.
Garner
68.5
#1312 nationally
Melrose Park
73.7
#688 nationally
Melrose Park leads in walk score (68 vs 23). Garner leads in median household income ($77,171 vs $64,400). Melrose Park leads in crime level (8.3 vs 9.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | Melrose Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 73.7 (#688) |
| Population | 35,265 | 23,666 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $326,590 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $64,400 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+42.0 |
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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C
73.7 Score
Melrose Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$326,590
Population
23,666
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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