| | Garner, NC | Simi Valley, CA | United States |
| Overall | 105.8 | 154.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.8 | 107.4 | 100 |
| Health | 94.8 | 106.7 | 100 |
| Housing | 98.6 | 252.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $375,000 | $755,000 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,690.0% | 10,170.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 94.1 | 110.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.1 | 150.6 | 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 Simi Valley 
22 Reviews
I've live in two different neighborhoods since fall of 1996 and depending on the neighborhood you're quality of life experience will vary. The price of housing is such More
I have lived in Simi Valley for 23 Years. I love it here but due to the cost of living am looking to relocate to another state/City where my money will go further. Simi More
simi valley is a very nice place to live within the shadow of the LA metro area. it has low crime and reasonable housing costs with ready access to indoor and outdoor More
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