Greenville, SC 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.
Greenville
71.7
#965 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Greenville leads in walk score (43 vs 27). Greenville leads in median household income ($55,243 vs $48,888). Greenville leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenville, SC | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.7 (#965) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 74,266 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $331,868 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $55,243 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | R+35.9 |
C-
71.7 Score
Greenville, SC
Upstate gem with downtown revival
Median Home
$331,868
Population
74,266
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southeast
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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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