Salem, OR vs Wilmette, IL
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
Wilmette
71
#1040 nationally
Wilmette leads in crime level (0.6 vs 14.6). Wilmette leads in median household income ($183,750 vs $67,540). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 35.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | Wilmette, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 71 (#1040) |
| Population | 177,432 | 27,026 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $1,007,961 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $183,750 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 162 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | D+42.0 |
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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C-
71 Score
Wilmette, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,007,961
Population
27,026
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
58
Midwest
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