Parker, CO 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.
Parker
67.7
#1395 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Parker leads in crime level (5.7 vs 26.3). Parker leads in median household income ($126,615 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parker, CO | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1395) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 62,743 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $682,918 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $126,615 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+7.0 | R+35.9 |
D+
67.7 Score
Parker, CO
Colorado community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$682,918
Population
62,743
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
West
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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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