Carlisle, PA 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.
Carlisle
76
#392 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Carlisle leads in crime level (4.6 vs 26.3). Carlisle leads in walk score (63 vs 27). Carlisle leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlisle, PA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#392) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 22,341 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,332 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $55,756 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.4 | R+35.9 |
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76 Score
Carlisle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,332
Population
22,341
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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