Phoenix, AZ 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.
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Phoenix leads in walk score (41 vs 27). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 26.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Phoenix, AZ | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1514) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 1,650,070 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $408,770 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $65,891 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 26.7 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 26.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | R+35.9 |
D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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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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