Salem, OR vs San Jacinto, CA
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
67.1
#1465 nationally
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
San Jacinto leads in crime level (7.0 vs 14.6). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 42.5 min). Salem leads in walk score (42 vs 27).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 177,432 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | R+1.3 |
D+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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D-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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