Orem, UT 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.
Orem
71
#1034 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 43). Orem leads in average commute (19.7 min vs 30.6 min). Orem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orem, UT | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1034) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 95,519 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $507,933 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $77,568 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 19.7 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+39.8 | D+20.3 |
C-
71 Score
Orem, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$507,933
Population
95,519
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
West
View Orem, UT →
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
View Salem, MA →