Alton, TX vs Salem, OR
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.
Alton
68.8
#1277 nationally
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (14.6 vs 22.9). Salem leads in median household income ($67,540 vs $44,317). Alton leads in cost of living index (86 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alton, TX | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1277) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 21,130 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $190,078 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $44,317 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 29.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 42 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 86 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+2.0 |
Data coverage note: Alton is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68.8 Score
Alton, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$190,078
Population
21,130
Crime
High
Median Income
$44,317
Southwest
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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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