Salem, OR vs West Melbourne, 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
67.1
#1465 nationally
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
West Melbourne leads in crime level (4.2 vs 14.6). Salem leads in walk score (42 vs 22). West Melbourne leads in median household income ($86,398 vs $67,540).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 177,432 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | R+20.8 |
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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72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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