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Salisbury, MD vs Sanford, NC

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Are people in Sanford older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Sanford is 4.4 years older than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Sanford or Salisbury?
- Sanford housing costs are 18.1% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Sanford or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Sanford is 2.5 minutes longer 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 Sanford?
Sanford, NC is a small town located in Lee County that offers its citizens a unique mix of urban amenities and rural settings. Residents have access to a variety of activities such as biking, fishing, hiking, and camping.

 Salisbury, MDSanford, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock30,024329,725,481
 Median Income$48,310  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock34.538.4
 Avg. Home Price$221,500  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock5.4%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 Sanford    1 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

It's pretty affordable and safe place to live. I do not yet have school aged children but I understand the education is not the best here. But it is nice, quiet,  More

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