Salinas, CA vs Spring Valley, NY
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.
Salinas
63.5
#1766 nationally
Spring Valley
60.5
#1933 nationally
Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $50,749). Spring Valley leads in cost of living index (126 vs 149). Spring Valley leads in crime level (13.2 vs 14.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salinas, CA | Spring Valley, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1766) | 60.5 (#1933) |
| Population | 159,506 | 32,969 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,868 | $888,313 |
| Median Household Income | $84,250 | $50,749 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+11.8 |
D
63.5 Score
Salinas, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$753,868
Population
159,506
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D-
60.5 Score
Spring Valley, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$888,313
Population
32,969
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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