Salem, OR vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Woonsocket leads in crime level (10.7 vs 14.6). Woonsocket leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Salem leads in median household income ($67,540 vs $54,398).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 177,432 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | D+14.4 |
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+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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