Salem, OR vs West Haven, UT
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
West Haven
68.8
#1287 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (3.8 vs 14.6). West Haven leads in median household income ($92,425 vs $67,540). Salem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 122).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | West Haven, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 68.8 (#1287) |
| Population | 177,432 | 24,014 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $529,421 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $92,425 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 3.8 |
| 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+23.5 |
Data coverage note: West Haven is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.8 Score
West Haven, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,421
Population
24,014
Crime
Low
Median Income
$92,425
West
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