Jacksonville, AR 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.
Jacksonville
73.3
#755 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 22). Jacksonville leads in average commute (20 min vs 21.8 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, AR | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#755) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 29,094 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $173,753 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $47,121 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 20 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 26.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+35.9 |
C
73.3 Score
Jacksonville, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$173,753
Population
29,094
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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