Jurupa Valley, CA 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.
Jurupa Valley
61.9
#1884 nationally
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Jurupa Valley leads in crime level (5.0 vs 14.6). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 32.2 min). Jurupa Valley leads in median household income ($91,562 vs $67,540).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jurupa Valley, CA | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.9 (#1884) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 107,321 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $678,444 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $91,562 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+2.0 |
Data coverage note: Jurupa Valley is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.9 Score
Jurupa Valley, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$678,444
Population
107,321
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$91,562
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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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