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Salisbury, MD vs Garner, NC

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Are people in Garner older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Garner is 6.7 years older than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Garner or Salisbury?
- Garner housing costs are 69.3% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Garner or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Garner is 6.6 minutes longer than it is for residents of Salisbury.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

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!

 Salisbury, MDGarner, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,859329,725,481
 Median Income$48,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock36.838.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.3%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 6 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 7 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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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

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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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