Lexington, SC 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.
Lexington
76.7
#323 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Lexington leads in crime level (3.2 vs 26.3). Lexington leads in median household income ($78,164 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 24 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lexington, SC | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.7 (#323) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 24,921 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $307,772 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $78,164 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.5 | R+35.9 |
C
76.7 Score
Lexington, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$307,772
Population
24,921
Crime
Low
Walk Score
25
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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