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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Garner, NC vs Urbandale, IA

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Are people in Urbandale older or younger than people in Garner?
- The Median Age in Urbandale is 1.2 years older than in Garner.

Are housing costs cheaper in Urbandale or Garner?
- Urbandale housing costs are 20.7% less expensive than Garner housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Urbandale or Garner?
- The average commute for residents of Urbandale is 8.5 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 Urbandale?
Urbandale, Iowa is situated in Polk County offering visitors numerous parks such as Walker Johnston Park combined with plenty of activities from golfing at Waveland Golf Course to shopping at Urbandale Open Air mall.

 Garner, NCUrbandale, IAUnited States
 Population  Unlock45,037329,725,481
 Median Income$70,007  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock3838.4
 Avg. Home Price$375,000  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock2.9%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time26.69  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for Garner    3 Reviews
B.J.  · Clayton, NC
Garner/Clayton Area Housing
Over 14 years ago

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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Krista · Parrish, FL
Garner area or Johnston County
Over 18 years ago

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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Lili · Garner, NC
I'm Coming Back Home to Garner
Over 19 years ago

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 Urbandale    1 Reviews
Michelle · Urbandale, IA
Urbandale is a great place to live!
Over 4 years ago

I have lived in Urbandale for 10 years and I love it here. Urbandale is a great suburb to the capital city Des Moines. We are on the city border to Des Moines, Waukee,  More

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