Rock Hill, SC 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.
Rock Hill
68.3
#1327 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Rock Hill leads in crime level (12.1 vs 26.3). Rock Hill leads in median household income ($60,807 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rock Hill, SC | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1327) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 75,654 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $327,415 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $60,807 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.1 | R+35.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
Rock Hill, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$327,415
Population
75,654
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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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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