Delano, CA vs Salem, VA
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.
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 9.4). Delano leads in walk score (35 vs 27). Salem leads in median household income ($68,402 vs $53,639).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delano, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1087) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 51,500 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $335,883 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $53,639 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.1 | R+19.3 |
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70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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