Salisbury, NC vs San Jose, CA
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.
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 198). San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 36,319 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+40.0 |
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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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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