Pearland, TX 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.
Pearland
73.9
#664 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Pearland leads in crime level (2.6 vs 7.2). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 33.6 min). Pearland leads in median household income ($111,123 vs $68,402).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pearland, TX | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.9 (#664) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 127,736 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $383,980 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $111,123 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 33.6 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.7 | R+19.3 |
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73.9 Score
Pearland, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$383,980
Population
127,736
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Southwest
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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
Northeast
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