Salem, MA vs Saratoga Springs, UT
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
Saratoga Springs
69.3
#1232 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 7). Saratoga Springs leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.2). Saratoga Springs leads in median household income ($117,005 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Saratoga Springs, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 69.3 (#1232) |
| Population | 44,744 | 52,532 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $558,519 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $117,005 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 7 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+39.8 |
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+
69.3 Score
Saratoga Springs, UT
Utah community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$558,519
Population
52,532
Crime
Low
Walk Score
7
West
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