Rancho Cucamonga, CA vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 26.3). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63 (#1806) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 174,405 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $788,806 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $105,534 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | R+35.9 |
D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
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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