Salisbury, NC vs Shakopee, MN
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
Shakopee
75.7
#430 nationally
Shakopee leads in crime level (3.2 vs 26.3). Shakopee leads in median household income ($103,924 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 113).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Shakopee, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 75.7 (#430) |
| Population | 36,319 | 47,158 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $409,969 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $103,924 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+8.5 |
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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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75.7 Score
Shakopee, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,969
Population
47,158
Crime
Low
Walk Score
29
Midwest
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