Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Commuting:
Morganton, NC vs Galax, VA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The average commute for residents of Galax is 2.4% longer than it is for residents of Morganton.
- 24.6% fewer residents of Galax work from home compared to residents of Morganton.
 Morganton, NCGalax, VAUnited States
 Commute Time  Unlock2327
 space
 Commute Mode
 Morganton, NCGalax, VAUnited States
 Auto (alone)78.5%  Unlock73.2%
 Carpool  Unlock13.6%8.6%
 Mass Transit0.3%  Unlock4.2%
 Bicycle  Unlock0.0%0.5%
 Walk0.7%  Unlock2.5%
 Work at Home  Unlock2.8%9.7%
 space1
 Commute Time To Work
 Morganton, NCGalax, VAUnited States
 Commute Less Than 5 min.4.0%  Unlock2.9%
 Commute 6 to 9 min.  Unlock31.0%9.5%
 Commute 10 to 14 min.25.6%  Unlock13.2%
 Commute 15 to 19 min.  Unlock10.9%15.2%
 Commute 20 to 24 min.7.2%  Unlock14.3%
 Commute 25 to 29 min.  Unlock1.6%6.7%
 Commute 30 to 34 min.11.7%  Unlock13.7%
 Commute 35 to 39 min.  Unlock0.0%3.1%
 Commute 40 to 44 min.4.0%  Unlock4.0%
 Commute 45 to 59 min.  Unlock7.9%8.2%
 Commute 60 to 89 min.4.0%  Unlock6.2%
 Commute greater than 90 min.  Unlock5.4%2.9%
Rankings
Reviews for Morganton    4 Reviews
Mike · Morganton, NC
A wonderful place to live in the world
Over 4 years ago

We moved to Morganton in 2014 and love this town/area. The natural beauty in the Catawba Valley is astounding. Mountains, rivers, and beautiful trees are everywhere. The  More

   |    Reply
martha · Southampton, PA
Life in Morganton
Over 10 years ago

Will be transplanting from the suburbs of Philadelphia and have visited Morganton on our way to Asheville/Hendersonville. It is close to take in what Asheville has to  More

   |    Reply
linn · Saint Augustine, FL
Living in Morganton nc
Over 11 years ago

It is the best place for schools. cost of living is great. Homes are cheap and affordable. Crime is very low. Recommend moving to Morganton NC  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Morganton

See all reviews
Reviews for Galax    5 Reviews
Tom · Galax, VA
Been Here 8 Years and Not
Over 6 years ago

We moved here 8 years ago from Ohio and love it. We find the people very friendly, the climate nice, and the mountains beautiful. It isn't for everyone as there isn't  More

   |    Reply
linda · Galax, VA
climate
Over 10 years ago

nice place to live  More

   |    Reply
Jim Tarvid · Independence, VA
Much to love
Over 15 years ago

Bring your own job (and hopefully a few more), make friends, enlarge your cultural horizons and you will find Galax and Grayson County most agreeable. Inexpensive  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Galax

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Jefferson, IowaJupiter, FloridaCompare
 Virginia Beach, VirginiaSilver Spring, MarylandCompare
 Delaware, New YorkPatchogue, New YorkCompare
 Willamina, OregonAstoria, OregonCompare
 Oldsmar, FloridaClayton, GeorgiaCompare
 Bedford, IowaEek, AlaskaCompare
 Middletown, DelawarePasadena, TexasCompare
 Kennesaw, GeorgiaShreveport, LouisianaCompare
 Nicholasville, KentuckyAtlanta, GeorgiaCompare
 Rio Rancho, New MexicoMitchell, South DakotaCompare

Learn More About Morganton, North Carolina
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Galax, Virginia
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.