Cottonwood Heights, UT 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 4.2). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 41). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 32,204 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+20.3 |
C-
70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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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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