Salem, MA vs Temple Terrace, FL
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
Temple Terrace
68.8
#1284 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 11.4). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 37). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $62,415).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Temple Terrace, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 68.8 (#1284) |
| Population | 44,744 | 26,972 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $329,732 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $62,415 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 11.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+3.1 |
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
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D+
68.8 Score
Temple Terrace, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$329,732
Population
26,972
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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