Raytown, MO 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.
Raytown
75.2
#493 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Raytown leads in median household income ($64,542 vs $48,888). Raytown leads in crime level (23.7 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 23.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Raytown, MO | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#493) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 29,097 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $210,880 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $64,542 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 23.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.3 | R+35.9 |
C
75.2 Score
Raytown, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$210,880
Population
29,097
Crime
High
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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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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