Salisbury, NC vs Stockton, 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
Stockton
62
#1882 nationally
Stockton leads in walk score (44 vs 27). Salisbury leads in average commute (21.8 min vs 32.8 min). Stockton leads in median household income ($71,612 vs $48,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Stockton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 62 (#1882) |
| Population | 36,319 | 319,543 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $429,229 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $71,612 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | 31.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | R+0.9 |
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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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62 Score
Stockton, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$429,229
Population
319,543
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
44
Pacific
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