Murrieta, CA 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.
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 35 min). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $68,402). Murrieta leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murrieta, CA | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1695) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 111,878 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,424 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $106,925 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+19.3 |
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64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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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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