| | Garner, NC | Brevard, NC | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 93.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 100.2 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 122.1 | 100 |
| Housing | 98.6 | 91.7 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $375,000 | $412,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,690.0% | 10,220.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.1 | 64.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.1 | 109.9 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Garner 
3 Reviews
One of the best areas in the Triangle Region of North Carolina for cost effective housing. Since the RE bust in 2008 home prices have fallen across the country. The More
I moved here about a year ago from FL and love it. We chose Johnston County as opposed to Wake County due to the tax base and the schools. The cost of a home out here More
Hi. I currently live in Hollywood, Florida and truly love it; however, I've decided to return to Garner where I lived for 7 years. The grass is really not greener here. More
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Reviews for Brevard 
8 Reviews
Pretty scenery...but very clickish. Out of towners are the only friendly people. Living in the county is absolutely horrible. Vandalism, poaching, trespassing are More
The reason I’m writing this review is because I was really surprised when I saw low scores on Brevard. We have had a place up in the mountains right outside of Brevard More
I’ve lived here for three years. I love the beautiful mountains but it rains all the time. Fifty six inches a year, the second highest in America. Summers are the worst More
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