Alexandria, LA 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.
Alexandria
76.3
#359 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Salisbury leads in crime level (26.3 vs 74.3). Alexandria leads in average commute (19.1 min vs 21.8 min). Alexandria leads in walk score (30 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alexandria, LA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#359) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 43,466 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,607 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $49,049 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 19.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 74.3 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.8 | R+35.9 |
C
76.3 Score
Alexandria, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,607
Population
43,466
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
30
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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