Prairie Village, KS 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.
Prairie Village
74.4
#601 nationally
Salem
73.2
#778 nationally
Prairie Village leads in crime level (1.7 vs 7.2). Prairie Village leads in walk score (42 vs 27). Prairie Village leads in median household income ($99,691 vs $68,402).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Prairie Village, KS | Salem, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#601) | 73.2 (#778) |
| Population | 22,900 | 25,600 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $500,763 | $312,662 |
| Median Household Income | $99,691 | $68,402 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 18.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.5 | R+19.3 |
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74.4 Score
Prairie Village, KS
Small Kansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$500,763
Population
22,900
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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