Salisbury, NC vs Springfield, OH
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
Springfield
74
#653 nationally
Springfield leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Salisbury leads in crime level (26.3 vs 37.6). Springfield leads in cost of living index (84 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Springfield, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 74 (#653) |
| Population | 36,319 | 58,082 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $190,008 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $45,113 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 20.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 37.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+29.5 |
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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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74 Score
Springfield, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$190,008
Population
58,082
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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