Broken Arrow, OK vs Salem, VA
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.
Broken Arrow
75.2
#482 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (27 vs 22). Broken Arrow leads in median household income ($82,547 vs $68,402). Broken Arrow leads in crime level (6.1 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Broken Arrow, OK | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#482) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 119,194 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $291,192 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+15.2 | R+19.3 |
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75.2 Score
Broken Arrow, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$291,192
Population
119,194
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southwest
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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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