Mesquite, 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.
Mesquite
71.9
#951 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Mesquite leads in average commute (18.6 min vs 30.6 min). Mesquite leads in cost of living index (109 vs 135). Mesquite leads in crime level (3.4 vs 4.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mesquite, NV | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#951) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 22,786 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,930 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $69,146 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 18.6 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 | 109 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+20.3 |
Data coverage note: Mesquite is missing data for 1 metric that Salem has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.9 Score
Mesquite, NV
Small Nevada city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,930
Population
22,786
Crime
Low
Median Income
$69,146
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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