Garland, TX 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.
Garland
73.2
#772 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Garland leads in crime level (6.4 vs 26.3). Garland leads in walk score (40 vs 27). Garland leads in median household income ($71,044 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garland, TX | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#772) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 243,470 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $287,246 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $71,044 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | R+35.9 |
C
73.2 Score
Garland, TX
Growing Texas city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$287,246
Population
243,470
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
40
Southwest
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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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