Salem, VA vs Temple, TX
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
Temple
76.1
#388 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 8.7). Salem leads in median household income ($68,402 vs $61,003). Temple leads in cost of living index (94 vs 105).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, VA | Temple, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#778) | 76.1 (#388) |
| Population | 25,600 | 93,095 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,662 | $248,213 |
| Median Household Income | $68,402 | $61,003 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 19.7 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 8.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.3 | R+16.2 |
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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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76.1 Score
Temple, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$248,213
Population
93,095
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Southwest
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