Burlingame, CA 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 27). Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $68,402). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 31.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 29,910 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+19.3 |
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
View Burlingame, CA →
C
73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
View Salem, VA →