Rancho Cordova, CA vs Salem, OR
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.
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Salem
67.1
#1465 nationally
Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $67,540). Rancho Cordova leads in crime level (11.7 vs 14.6). Salem leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 27.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Cordova, CA | Salem, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.2 (#1647) | 67.1 (#1465) |
| Population | 82,605 | 177,432 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $535,848 | $440,726 |
| Median Household Income | $85,099 | $67,540 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.7 | 14.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | R+2.0 |
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65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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