Salisbury, NC vs San Ramon, 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 Ramon
62.6
#1844 nationally
San Ramon leads in crime level (2.4 vs 26.3). San Ramon leads in median household income ($190,829 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 220).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | San Ramon, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 62.6 (#1844) |
| Population | 36,319 | 84,929 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $1,483,516 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $190,829 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 36.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 220 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.6 Score
San Ramon, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,483,516
Population
84,929
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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