Calhoun, GA vs Salem, 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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.3). Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 30.6 min). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $54,927).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 18,900 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
Southeast
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D+
68.6 Score
Salem, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$614,321
Population
44,744
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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