Faribault, MN vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Faribault
72.4
#894 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Faribault leads in crime level (8.4 vs 26.3). Faribault leads in median household income ($58,881 vs $48,888). Faribault leads in average commute (19.2 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Faribault, MN | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.4 (#894) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 24,642 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,876 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $58,881 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | R+35.9 |
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72.4 Score
Faribault, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,876
Population
24,642
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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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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