Salisbury, NC vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 26.3). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 36,319 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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