Cambridge, MA 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.
Cambridge
70.6
#1085 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Cambridge leads in walk score (87 vs 27). Cambridge leads in median household income ($115,892 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cambridge, MA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1085) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 117,090 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,055,780 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $115,892 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 87 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Low | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | R+35.9 |
C-
70.6 Score
Cambridge, MA
Academic powerhouse across the Charles
Median Home
$1,055,780
Population
117,090
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Northeast
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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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