Mount Pleasant, SC vs Salisbury, NC
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Mount Pleasant leads in crime level (3.5 vs 26.3). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Pleasant, SC | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1462) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 95,232 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $881,446 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $115,167 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 25.2 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.7 | R+35.9 |
D+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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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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