Salisbury, NC vs Texarkana, AR
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
Texarkana
75.3
#479 nationally
Texarkana leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 21.8 min). Texarkana leads in crime level (22.5 vs 26.3). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $45,233).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Texarkana, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 75.3 (#479) |
| Population | 36,319 | 29,223 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $165,785 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $45,233 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 18.3 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 22.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+51.1 |
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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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75.3 Score
Texarkana, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$165,785
Population
29,223
Crime
High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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