Garner, NC vs San Leandro, CA
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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 23). Garner leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Garner leads in crime level (9.8 vs 15.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garner, NC | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.5 (#1312) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 35,265 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $385,396 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $77,171 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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