Chelsea, 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.

Chelsea

62.7

#1829 nationally

vs

Salisbury

66.6

#1526 nationally

Chelsea leads in walk score (81 vs 27). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 34.1 min). Chelsea leads in median household income ($71,051 vs $48,888).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Chelsea, MA Salisbury, NC
WhereAtHome Score 62.7 (#1829) 66.6 (#1526)
Population 38,319 36,319
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $531,983 $284,346
Median Household Income $71,051 $48,888
Average Commute 34.1 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 81 27
Crime Level 26.8 26.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 135 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+52.5 R+35.9