Lathrop, 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.
Lathrop
61.6
#1896 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 42.9 min). Lathrop leads in median household income ($108,732 vs $68,402). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lathrop, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1896) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 39,857 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $632,887 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $108,732 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 42.9 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 142 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | R+19.3 |
D-
61.6 Score
Lathrop, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$632,887
Population
39,857
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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C
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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