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Garner, NC vs Marlborough, MA

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Are people in Marlborough older or younger than people in Garner?
- The Median Age in Marlborough is 2.4 years older than in Garner.

Are housing costs cheaper in Marlborough or Garner?
- Marlborough housing costs are 28.1% more expensive than Garner housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Marlborough or Garner?
- The average commute for residents of Marlborough is 2.7 minutes longer than it is for residents of Garner.

Things to do in Garner?
Garner is a town located within Wake County in North Carolina that has grown significantly since its beginnings back in 1846 when it was simply referred to as Garner's Cross Roads. With homes ranging from single-family residences to townhomes or condos for rent/sale plus plenty of recreational opportunities nearby—there’s something here for everyone!

Things to do in Marlborough?
Marlborough, Massachusetts is located in Middlesex County providing its citizens great recreational centers plus multiple shopping options like Solomon Pond Mall while also having nearby restaurants such as P.F. Chang's China Bistro.

 Garner, NCMarlborough, MAUnited States
 Population  Unlock41,505329,725,481
 Median Income$70,007  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock39.238.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.69  Unlock26.38
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

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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

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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 Marlborough    2 Reviews

lived here 4 years Town is not bad but have witnessed 2 crimes where i live a nice condo but even as nice as it is the people here are *******s, bitches, drug addicts  More

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Over 18 years ago

For being suburbia there's decent job opportunities, places to shop and an array of restaurants to  More

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