Newberg, OR 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.
Newberg
67.2
#1456 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Newberg leads in crime level (7.4 vs 26.3). Newberg leads in median household income ($87,873 vs $48,888). Newberg leads in walk score (44 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Newberg, OR | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1456) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 26,095 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,028 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $87,873 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+6.1 | R+35.9 |
D+
67.2 Score
Newberg, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,028
Population
26,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
44
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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