Claremore, 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.
Claremore
73.6
#696 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in median household income ($68,402 vs $56,257). Claremore leads in cost of living index (90 vs 105). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 21.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Claremore, OK | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#696) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 20,385 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,754 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $56,257 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 90 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+55.0 | R+19.3 |
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73.6 Score
Claremore, OK
Small Oklahoma city with local appeal
Median Home
$263,754
Population
20,385
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
26
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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