Cities Similar to Salisbury, NC
The top 10 most similar cities based on cost of living, home prices, rent, population, and region.
Cities similar to Salisbury, NC
1. Opelika, AL
33,572 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$287K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →2. New Bern, NC
32,226 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$285K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →3. Nicholasville, KY
32,425 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$313K
Rent estimate
$1,000/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →4. Hickory, NC
44,415 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$270K
Rent estimate
$990/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →5. Covington, KY
40,972 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$274K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →6. Prattville, AL
39,318 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$257K
Rent estimate
$975/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →7. Cleveland, TN
49,086 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$291K
Rent estimate
$930/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →8. Oak Ridge, TN
33,397 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$315K
Rent estimate
$1,100/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →9. Conway, SC
27,985 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$296K
Rent estimate
$1,080/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →10. Statesboro, GA
34,452 people · Southeast
COL Index
Not available
Home value
$256K
Rent estimate
$910/mo
Compared: home value, rent estimate, population, region. Partial data: missing factors reduce the score.
Compare →How We Find Cities Similar to Salisbury
We compare saved cost indexes (30% of the score), home values (20%), rent estimates (15%), population (15%) and region (20%). Financial differences are measured relative to the two cities, and population uses a logarithmic scale. Rent estimates prefer city ZIP data when available.
A match needs at least two financial factors available for both cities. Missing factors reduce the score instead of counting as matches. Each card lists the factors actually compared. Scores are a ranking aid, not a percentage probability, a measure of data accuracy, or a promise of a similar lifestyle. Climate, schools, jobs and your personal budget are not part of this score.
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