Dayton, OH 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.

Dayton

76

#394 nationally

vs

Salisbury

66.6

#1526 nationally

Dayton leads in walk score (40 vs 27). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $38,924). Dayton leads in cost of living index (78 vs 94).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Dayton, OH Salisbury, NC
WhereAtHome Score 76 (#394) 66.6 (#1526)
Population 137,644 36,319
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $138,730 $284,346
Median Household Income $38,924 $48,888
Average Commute 21.8 min 21.8 min
Walk Score 40 27
Crime Level High 26.3
School Rating 4.2 N/A
Cost of Living Index 78 94
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored Even R+35.9