Chula Vista, 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.
Chula Vista
62
#1878 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Chula Vista leads in walk score (46 vs 27). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29.1 min). Salem leads in cost of living index (105 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chula Vista, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1878) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 274,333 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $847,037 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $101,984 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | R+19.3 |
D-
62 Score
Chula Vista, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$847,037
Population
274,333
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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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
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