Salem, MA vs Schertz, TX
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.
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Schertz
74.5
#586 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 22). Schertz leads in cost of living index (107 vs 135). Schertz leads in median household income ($94,173 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Schertz, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 74.5 (#586) |
| Population | 44,744 | 43,239 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $315,578 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $94,173 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+29.5 |
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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
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74.5 Score
Schertz, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,578
Population
43,239
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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