Liberty, MO 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.
Liberty
75.7
#426 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Liberty leads in median household income ($91,512 vs $68,402). Liberty leads in crime level (5.6 vs 7.2). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 22.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Liberty, MO | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#426) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 30,794 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $330,388 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $91,512 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 22.5 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.7 | R+19.3 |
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75.7 Score
Liberty, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$330,388
Population
30,794
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Midwest
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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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