Burbank, 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.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 27). Burbank leads in crime level (10.7 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 102,755 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+35.9 |
D-
61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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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