Caldwell, ID 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.
Caldwell
65.9
#1597 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Caldwell leads in crime level (12.4 vs 26.3). Caldwell leads in median household income ($65,259 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 24.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Caldwell, ID | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1597) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 68,336 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,102 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $65,259 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+46.6 | R+35.9 |
D
65.9 Score
Caldwell, ID
Idaho community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$402,102
Population
68,336
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
West
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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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