Calhoun, GA vs Salem, OR
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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Calhoun leads in crime level (9.3 vs 14.6). Salem leads in median household income ($67,540 vs $54,927). Calhoun leads in cost of living index (95 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 18,900 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | R+2.0 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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D+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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