Salisbury, NC vs Simpsonville, SC
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
Simpsonville
71.9
#954 nationally
Simpsonville leads in crime level (5.9 vs 26.3). Simpsonville leads in median household income ($79,937 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 21).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Simpsonville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 71.9 (#954) |
| Population | 36,319 | 27,506 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $381,823 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $79,937 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 5.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+22.2 |
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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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71.9 Score
Simpsonville, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$381,823
Population
27,506
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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