Moorpark, 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.
Moorpark
68.2
#1335 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Moorpark leads in crime level (2.7 vs 7.2). Moorpark leads in median household income ($143,218 vs $68,402). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 176).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moorpark, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1335) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 35,543 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $941,775 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $143,218 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 176 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+15.1 | R+19.3 |
D+
68.2 Score
Moorpark, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$941,775
Population
35,543
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
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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