Jackson, TN 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.
Jackson
71
#1032 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Jackson leads in average commute (16.8 min vs 21.8 min). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 22). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $48,058).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jackson, TN | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1032) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 68,264 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $227,021 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $48,058 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 16.8 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 26.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+18.2 | R+35.9 |
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71 Score
Jackson, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$227,021
Population
68,264
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
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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