Maitland, FL 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.
Maitland
69.6
#1186 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Maitland leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 30.6 min). Maitland leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.2). Maitland leads in median household income ($89,871 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maitland, FL | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.6 (#1186) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 19,215 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $479,666 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $89,871 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Maitland is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.6 Score
Maitland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$479,666
Population
19,215
Crime
Low
Median Income
$89,871
Southeast
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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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