Roy, UT 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.
Roy
70.9
#1050 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Roy leads in crime level (5.9 vs 26.3). Roy leads in median household income ($83,959 vs $48,888). Roy leads in walk score (31 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roy, UT | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1050) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 38,592 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,857 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $83,959 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+23.5 | R+35.9 |
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70.9 Score
Roy, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,857
Population
38,592
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
West
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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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