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Salisbury, MD vs Blacksburg, VA

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Are people in Blacksburg older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Blacksburg is 8.2 years younger than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Blacksburg or Salisbury?
- Blacksburg housing costs are 63.5% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Blacksburg or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Blacksburg is 6.2 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Salisbury.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury MA rests just south from Cambridge known for its rich Revolutionary War history sites as well as modern amenities like Salisbury Beach State Reservation ideal for sunbathing or surfing!

Things to do in Blacksburg?
Blacksburg, Virginia is a small town located in Montgomery County. The town is the home of Virginia Tech and offers visitors plenty of outdoor activities and dining options.

 Salisbury, MDBlacksburg, VAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,385329,725,481
 Median Income$48,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock21.938.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.0%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.07  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salisbury    11 Reviews

Elijah · 
Over 5 years ago

I left Salisbury 5 years ago, but a year ago I had some business nearby, so I decides to visit Salisbury, MD for nostalgia’s sake, it was a big mistake. I’ll admit there  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Salisbury for 10 years before leaving and It’s funny that people keep telling me that Salisbury has very little crime, and that it having high crime is made  More

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I am tired of hearing about salisbury having a "high violent crime rate" in these national reviews. It is inaccurate and damaging to property and business owners here.  More

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Reviews for Blacksburg    12 Reviews

Over 9 years ago

Growing up I thought my city was the best thing since sliced bread. However, since moving to Blacksburg I have changed my tune. Amazing community and  More

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Over 14 years ago

Blacksburg is a very nice place overall, but like others has its pros and cons. It's a small, clean, quaint college town amid rural farmland and forested mountains. The  More

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Over 14 years ago

4 great seasons without  More

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