Burlingame, CA vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Burlingame leads in crime level (5.0 vs 26.3). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $48,888). Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 29,910 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+35.9 |
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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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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