Salem, OR vs Summerville, SC
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
Summerville
67.5
#1417 nationally
Summerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 14.6). Salem leads in walk score (42 vs 21). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 29.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | Summerville, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 67.5 (#1417) |
| Population | 177,432 | 51,884 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $382,696 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $73,712 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 29.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 104 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | R+14.6 |
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+
67.5 Score
Summerville, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$382,696
Population
51,884
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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