Meriden, CT 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.
Meriden
75.4
#466 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Meriden leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.2). Meriden leads in walk score (40 vs 27). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Meriden, CT | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#466) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 60,111 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $328,476 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $63,671 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+19.3 |
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75.4 Score
Meriden, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$328,476
Population
60,111
Crime
Low
Walk Score
40
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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
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