Anaheim, CA 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 27). Anaheim leads in median household income ($77,892 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 353,085 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+35.9 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D
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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