Avon, IN vs Salem, MA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Avon
73.7
#681 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Avon leads in cost of living index (104 vs 135). Avon leads in median household income ($98,162 vs $79,196). Avon leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avon, IN | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.7 (#681) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 24,231 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $359,850 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $98,162 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.5 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Avon is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.7 Score
Avon, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,850
Population
24,231
Crime
Low
Median Income
$98,162
Midwest
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D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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