Riverton, UT 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.
Riverton
69.5
#1202 nationally
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 26). Riverton leads in crime level (2.0 vs 4.2). Riverton leads in median household income ($115,869 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverton, UT | Salem, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1202) | 68.6 (#1307) |
| Population | 44,854 | 44,744 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $626,564 | $614,321 |
| Median Household Income | $115,869 | $79,196 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+20.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Riverton, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$626,564
Population
44,854
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
West
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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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