Salinas, CA vs Springfield, MA
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
Springfield
69.4
#1222 nationally
Salinas leads in median household income ($84,250 vs $47,677). Salinas leads in crime level (14.4 vs 24.4). Springfield leads in cost of living index (110 vs 149).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salinas, CA | Springfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1766) | 69.4 (#1222) |
| Population | 159,506 | 153,672 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,868 | $307,092 |
| Median Household Income | $84,250 | $47,677 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 21 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 14.4 | 24.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+8.9 |
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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+
69.4 Score
Springfield, MA
Mid-size Massachusetts city with community character
Median Home
$307,092
Population
153,672
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Northeast
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