Salisbury, NC vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
St. Paul leads in crime level (16.9 vs 26.3). St. Paul leads in median household income ($69,919 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 36,319 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Salisbury has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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