Salisbury, NC vs Santa Ana, CA
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.
Salisbury
66.6
#1526 nationally
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in walk score (55 vs 27). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 36,319 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+2.6 |
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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