Lodi, CA 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.
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Lodi leads in walk score (58 vs 27). Lodi leads in median household income ($78,468 vs $48,888). Lodi leads in crime level (16.7 vs 26.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, CA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1645) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 67,679 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $515,002 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $78,468 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 16.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+35.9 |
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65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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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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