Salem, MA vs San Gabriel, CA
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.
Salem
68.6
#1307 nationally
San Gabriel
65.3
#1644 nationally
Salem leads in cost of living index (135 vs 175). Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.0). San Gabriel leads in median household income ($84,056 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | San Gabriel, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 65.3 (#1644) |
| Population | 44,744 | 37,732 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $1,112,802 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $84,056 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 29.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 175 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+32.9 |
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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D
65.3 Score
San Gabriel, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,112,802
Population
37,732
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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