Albertville, AL vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Albertville
76.8
#305 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Albertville leads in crime level (6.5 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 19). Albertville leads in median household income ($55,933 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Albertville, AL | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#305) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 23,031 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $215,897 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $55,933 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+71.7 | R+35.9 |
C
76.8 Score
Albertville, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$215,897
Population
23,031
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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66.6 Score
Salisbury, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$284,346
Population
36,319
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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