New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 27). Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 14.7). Salem leads in median household income ($68,402 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 135,319 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | R+19.3 |
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71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
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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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