Boerne, TX 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.
Boerne
67.2
#1449 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Boerne leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.2). Boerne leads in average commute (24 min vs 30.6 min). Boerne leads in cost of living index (121 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boerne, TX | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1449) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 21,774 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $562,046 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $82,982 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 24 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.7 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Boerne is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.2 Score
Boerne, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$562,046
Population
21,774
Crime
Low
Median Income
$82,982
Southwest
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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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