Martinez, 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Martinez leads in crime level (7.6 vs 26.3). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 36,395 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | R+35.9 |
D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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