Salisbury, NC vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $48,888). Salisbury leads in cost of living index (94 vs 205). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salisbury, NC | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.6 (#1526) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 36,319 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $284,346 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $48,888 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 21.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 26.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.9 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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