Flint, MI 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.
Flint
77.7
#222 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Flint leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $35,451). Salisbury leads in crime level (26.3 vs 34.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Flint, MI | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#222) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 79,661 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $67,030 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $35,451 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 34.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 77 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | R+35.9 |
C+
77.7 Score
Flint, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$67,030
Population
79,661
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
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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