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Garner, NC vs Sierra Vista, AZ

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Are people in Sierra Vista older or younger than people in Garner?
- The Median Age in Sierra Vista is 0.5 years older than in Garner.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sierra Vista or Garner?
- Sierra Vista housing costs are 30.2% less expensive than Garner housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sierra Vista or Garner?
- The average commute for residents of Sierra Vista is 8.8 minutes shorter 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 Sierra Vista?
Sierra Vista, Arizona lies within Cochise County giving tourists access to attractions like Brown Canyon Ranch as well as shopping venues such as The Mall at Sierra Vista.

 Garner, NCSierra Vista, AZUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,944329,725,481
 Median Income$70,007  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock37.338.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.8%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 Sierra Vista    30 Reviews

I've lived in Sierra Vista for 22 months. It has positives and negatives. Bisbee, Tombstone, being close to Tucson, are positives. The views are beautiful. There's lots  More

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Over 3 years ago

Nice town, quite, huge military community and snowbirds in winter. If you want to live where you can not be mugged and have beautiful views for miles, this is the  More

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Over 3 years ago

I have lived in Sierra Vista 3 years and for 6 months, in the town north of S.V. sierra Vista lives up to its name with gorgeous mountains encircling you and sunrises  More

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