Englewood, NJ 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.
Englewood
66.9
#1483 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.3). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 59). Englewood leads in median household income ($93,134 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, NJ | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1483) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 29,624 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,712 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $93,134 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+20.3 |
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66.9 Score
Englewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$636,712
Population
29,624
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
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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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