Garden Grove, 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.
Garden Grove
63.2
#1788 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Garden Grove leads in crime level (7.6 vs 26.3). Garden Grove leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Garden Grove leads in median household income ($86,139 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garden Grove, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.2 (#1788) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 168,234 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,015,470 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $86,139 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | R+35.9 |
D
63.2 Score
Garden Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,015,470
Population
168,234
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
62
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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