New Brunswick, NJ 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.
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 19.1). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in average commute (26.6 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brunswick, NJ | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1613) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 55,846 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,176 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $57,138 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+20.3 |
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65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
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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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