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Salisbury, NC vs Waynesville, NC

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Are people in Waynesville older or younger than people in Salisbury?
- The Median Age in Waynesville is 11.8 years older than in Salisbury.

Are housing costs cheaper in Waynesville or Salisbury?
- Waynesville housing costs are 29.0% more expensive than Salisbury housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Waynesville or Salisbury?
- The average commute for residents of Waynesville is 0.2 minutes longer than it is for residents of Salisbury.

Things to do in Salisbury?
Salisbury, NC is a vibrant city located near the beautiful Uwharrie National Forest and other areas of natural beauty. The area offers plenty of attractions such as historical sites, museums and charming shops ideal for shopping or browsing.

Things to do in Waynesville?
Waynesville is a small town located in Haywood county, North Carolina. With a population of around 9,500 people, it is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains and offers easy access to outdoor recreation attractions such as Lake Junaluska and Great Smoky Mountain National Park.

 Salisbury, NCWaynesville, NCUnited States
 Population  Unlock10,087329,725,481
 Median Income$44,656  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock47.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$247,300  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock4.2%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time20.94  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Salisbury    9 Reviews

Over 6 years ago

So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of  More

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A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We  More

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The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks. Those charming  More

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Reviews for Waynesville    4 Reviews

The post below was written a little less than 10 years ago and only a few months prior to my move to Waynesville. Anyone who moves to any city should do research before  More

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Over 17 years ago

Waynesville is a small town trying to keep up with the big dogs across the mountains. It puts on shows and have festivals downtown but it is not good enough. I have  More

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For those of us who weren't reared there, Waynesville, NC lends itself best to being a small-town retirement community. The "Gateway to the Smokies" is a blissfully  More

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