Plainview, TX 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.
Plainview
80.8
#64 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Plainview leads in crime level (10.1 vs 26.3). Plainview leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 21.8 min). Plainview leads in walk score (31 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Plainview, TX | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.8 (#64) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 19,420 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $120,278 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $46,274 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 17.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.0 | R+35.9 |
B-
80.8 Score
Plainview, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$120,278
Population
19,420
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
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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