Cicero, IL 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.
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 27). Cicero leads in crime level (9.5 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cicero, IL | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.8 (#413) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 81,004 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $280,032 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $64,325 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | R+35.9 |
C
75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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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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