Oxford, AL 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.
Oxford
80.5
#72 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Oxford leads in crime level (4.0 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 10). Oxford leads in median household income ($66,031 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oxford, AL | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.5 (#72) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 22,078 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,245 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $66,031 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 10 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | R+35.9 |
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80.5 Score
Oxford, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,245
Population
22,078
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
10
Southeast
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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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