Griffin, GA 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.
Griffin
68.1
#1345 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $42,047). Griffin leads in walk score (31 vs 27). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 23.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Griffin, GA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.1 (#1345) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 24,044 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $241,323 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $42,047 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 23.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 26.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.7 | R+35.9 |
D+
68.1 Score
Griffin, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$241,323
Population
24,044
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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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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