Pflugerville, TX 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.
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Pflugerville leads in median household income ($111,151 vs $68,402). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 27.4 min). Pflugerville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 7.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pflugerville, TX | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#600) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 65,301 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,188 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $111,151 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | R+19.3 |
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74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
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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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