Henderson, NV 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.
Henderson
72.8
#826 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 30). Henderson leads in cost of living index (108 vs 135). Henderson leads in average commute (26.2 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Henderson, NV | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#826) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 330,891 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $485,484 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $83,567 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 26.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 70 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+20.3 |
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72.8 Score
Henderson, NV
Vegas suburb with small-town feel
Median Home
$485,484
Population
330,891
Crime
Very Low
Schools
B
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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