Salem, VA vs Spokane Valley, WA
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
73.2
#778 nationally
Spokane Valley
68.9
#1276 nationally
Spokane Valley leads in walk score (30 vs 27). Spokane Valley leads in crime level (6.6 vs 7.2). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 114).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, VA | Spokane Valley, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#778) | 68.9 (#1276) |
| Population | 25,600 | 108,235 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,662 | $418,234 |
| Median Household Income | $68,402 | $66,483 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 20.4 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.3 | R+5.0 |
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73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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D+
68.9 Score
Spokane Valley, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$418,234
Population
108,235
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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