Augusta, GA 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Augusta leads in walk score (68 vs 27). Augusta leads in crime level (14.2 vs 26.3). Augusta leads in median household income ($50,605 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 205,414 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | R+35.9 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D
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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