Edina, MN 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.
Edina
73.1
#783 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Edina leads in crime level (2.0 vs 7.2). Edina leads in median household income ($125,506 vs $68,402). Edina leads in walk score (37 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edina, MN | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#783) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 53,348 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $631,926 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $125,506 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | R+19.3 |
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73.1 Score
Edina, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$631,926
Population
53,348
Crime
Low
Walk Score
37
Midwest
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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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