Little Rock, AR 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.
Little Rock
75.6
#438 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Little Rock leads in walk score (34 vs 27). Little Rock leads in median household income ($54,891 vs $48,888). Little Rock leads in cost of living index (84 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Little Rock, AR | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.6 (#438) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 202,591 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,019 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $54,891 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+35.9 |
C
75.6 Score
Little Rock, AR
Arkansas capital with Southern charm
Median Home
$221,019
Population
202,591
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
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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