| | Garner, NC | Melbourne, FL | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 95.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 100.1 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 99.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 98.6 | 95.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $375,000 | $348,100 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,690.0% | 9,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.1 | 83.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.1 | 105.4 | 100 |
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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 Melbourne 
29 Reviews
Was looking for change from Orlando area- crime and hecticness- and went to an opposite extreme
Let me start by saying that I am moving soon. I am moving back to the More
Moved here from Ohio 3 months ago, trying not to be disappointed, there isn't much to do, its really small and shopping is bad. I wanted out of Cleveland but didn't More
I have lived in many areas of this town. It is growing and has a nice selection of older and very new areas. The access to beaches and parks is quick and well kept. More
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