Salem, MA vs South El Monte, 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
South El Monte
62.5
#1853 nationally
Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 12.8). Salem leads in median household income ($79,196 vs $67,724). Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | South El Monte, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 62.5 (#1853) |
| Population | 44,744 | 19,032 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $759,990 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $67,724 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 27.7 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 148 |
| 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-
62.5 Score
South El Monte, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$759,990
Population
19,032
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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