Reading, PA 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.
Reading
74.9
#536 nationally
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Reading leads in crime level (9.2 vs 26.3). Reading leads in walk score (72 vs 27). Salisbury leads in median household income ($48,888 vs $42,852).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Reading, PA | Salisbury, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.9 (#536) | 66.6 (#1526) |
| Population | 94,903 | 36,319 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,328 | $284,346 |
| Median Household Income | $42,852 | $48,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 9.2 | 26.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+12.2 | R+35.9 |
C
74.9 Score
Reading, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,328
Population
94,903
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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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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