Kingsland, GA 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.
Kingsland
72.1
#927 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Kingsland leads in cost of living index (103 vs 135). Kingsland leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 30.6 min). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $73,839).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingsland, GA | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#927) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 20,343 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,475 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $73,839 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+35.7 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Kingsland is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.1 Score
Kingsland, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,475
Population
20,343
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$73,839
Southeast
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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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