Katy, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in median household income ($114,917 vs $79,196). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 26,360 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
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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