Leesburg, VA 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.
Leesburg
65.1
#1649 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Leesburg leads in crime level (7.0 vs 26.3). Leesburg leads in median household income ($132,298 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Leesburg, VA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.1 (#1649) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 49,312 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $855,209 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $132,298 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.3 | R+35.9 |
D
65.1 Score
Leesburg, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$855,209
Population
49,312
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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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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