Akron, OH vs Salisbury, NC

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.

Akron

78.2

#187 nationally

vs

Salisbury

66.6

#1526 nationally

Akron leads in walk score (48 vs 27). Akron leads in crime level (22.5 vs 26.3). Akron leads in cost of living index (83 vs 94).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Akron, OH Salisbury, NC
WhereAtHome Score 78.2 (#187) 66.6 (#1526)
Population 188,701 36,319
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $141,611 $284,346
Median Household Income $46,596 $48,888
Average Commute 22.2 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 48 27
Crime Level 22.5 26.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 83 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+7.0 R+35.9