Florence, AL 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.
Florence
73.2
#770 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Florence leads in crime level (17.2 vs 26.3). Florence leads in walk score (32 vs 27). Florence leads in average commute (18.4 min vs 21.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florence, AL | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#770) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 42,437 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,838 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $47,048 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 18.4 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 17.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.5 | R+35.9 |
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73.2 Score
Florence, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$218,838
Population
42,437
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Southeast
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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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