Salisbury, NC vs Topeka, 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
Topeka
73.5
#729 nationally
Topeka leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 21.8 min). Topeka leads in crime level (23.5 vs 26.3). Topeka leads in median household income ($54,052 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Topeka, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 73.5 (#729) |
| Population | 36,319 | 125,475 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $198,385 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $54,052 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 17.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 23.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | Even |
Data coverage note: Topeka is missing data for 1 metric that Salisbury has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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73.5 Score
Topeka, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$198,385
Population
125,475
Crime
High
Median Income
$54,052
Midwest
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