Population
Carlisle
21,335
Waynesboro
22,574
Median Income
Carlisle
$59,742
Waynesboro
$56,364
Home Value
Carlisle
$212,400
Waynesboro
$236,600
Rent
Carlisle
$986
Waynesboro
$972
Crime Rate
Carlisle
1.73
Waynesboro
2.45
Cost of Living
Carlisle
101.7
Waynesboro
97.0
Avg Temp
Carlisle
N/A
Waynesboro
N/A
Unemployment
Carlisle
4.1%
Waynesboro
3.8%
How Similar Are Carlisle & Waynesboro?
Waynesboro is Carlisle's #10 most similar city
6 of 10 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Carlisle
21,335
Waynesboro
22,574
Both cities have similar populations — Carlisle at 21,335 and Waynesboro at 22,574.
Violent Crime
Carlisle
1.73
Waynesboro
2.45
Waynesboro has a 29% higher violent crime than Carlisle.
Property Crime
Carlisle
11.45
Waynesboro
15.16
Waynesboro has a 24% higher property crime than Carlisle.
Political Leaning
Carlisle
54.1%
Waynesboro
52.2%
Both cities lean Republican with similar vote shares — 4% difference.
Unemployment
Carlisle
4.1%
Waynesboro
3.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 7% difference.
Median Income
Carlisle
$59,742
Waynesboro
$56,364
Both cities have similar median income — just a 6% difference.
Home Values
Carlisle
$212,400
Waynesboro
$236,600
Waynesboro has a 10% higher home values than Carlisle.
Education
Carlisle
23.5%
Waynesboro
18.6%
Carlisle has a 21% higher education than Waynesboro.
Demographics
Carlisle
76.6%
Waynesboro
75.6%
Both cities have similar demographics — just a 1% difference.
Cost of Living
Carlisle
101.7
Waynesboro
97.0
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 5% difference.
6 out of 10 key metrics match within 10%. Carlisle and Waynesboro share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Waynesboro
Carlisle leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — Waynesboro leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDWaynesboro has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,261 vs $1,493 in Carlisle (18% lower). Waynesboro has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,095 vs $1,212 in Carlisle (11% lower). Waynesboro scores 86.1 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 91.3 in Carlisle.
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Housing Market — Waynesboro leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaynesboro has a median property tax of $1,578 vs $3,362 in Carlisle (113% lower). Carlisle has a vacancy rate of 5.6% compared to 7.5% in Waynesboro. Waynesboro has a owner-occupied of 59.6% compared to 49.1% in Carlisle.
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Jobs & Economy — Carlisle leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaynesboro has a poverty rate of 11.7% compared to 17.4% in Carlisle. Carlisle has a work from home of 10.8% compared to 8.8% in Waynesboro. Carlisle has a per capita income of $36,547 vs $32,036 in Waynesboro (14% higher).
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Crime & Safety — Carlisle leads
Source: FBI UCRWaynesboro has a murder rate (per 1k) of 0.08 compared to 0.22 in Carlisle. Carlisle has a property crime clearance of 52.8% compared to 24.8% in Waynesboro. Carlisle has a assault rate (per 1k) of 0.99 compared to 1.56 in Waynesboro.
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Schools & Education — Carlisle leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauCarlisle has a bachelor's degree or higher of 23.5% compared to 18.6% in Waynesboro. Carlisle has a high school diploma or higher of 44.1% compared to 43.5% in Waynesboro.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSWaynesboro has a population of 22,574, about 1.1x the size of Carlisle (21,335). Carlisle skews younger with a median age of 34.4 vs 38.9.
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Carlisle
Waynesboro
Healthcare — Waynesboro leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareWaynesboro: 4.0 vs Carlisle: 3.0 for avg cms rating (out of 5). Waynesboro: 5 vs Carlisle: 4 for with emergency services.
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Transportation & Commute — Carlisle leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSCarlisle has a bicycle of 2.8% compared to 0.5% in Waynesboro. Carlisle has a work from home of 10.8% compared to 8.8% in Waynesboro. Waynesboro has a drive alone of 75.7% compared to 67.5% in Carlisle.
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