Lebanon, 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.
Lebanon
65.9
#1599 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Lebanon leads in crime level (9.4 vs 26.3). Lebanon leads in median household income ($63,698 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in walk score (27 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lebanon, TN | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1599) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 48,112 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,952 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $63,698 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+40.1 | R+35.9 |
D
65.9 Score
Lebanon, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$449,952
Population
48,112
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
23
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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