Port Arthur, TX 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.
Port Arthur
77.7
#224 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Port Arthur leads in crime level (19.7 vs 26.3). Port Arthur leads in walk score (33 vs 27). Port Arthur leads in cost of living index (85 vs 94).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Port Arthur, TX | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.7 (#224) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 55,547 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $125,021 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $45,357 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+8.9 | R+35.9 |
C+
77.7 Score
Port Arthur, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$125,021
Population
55,547
Crime
High
Walk Score
33
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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