Salem, MA vs Spring Hill, TN
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
Spring Hill
67.4
#1433 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 11). Spring Hill leads in median household income ($104,880 vs $79,196). Spring Hill leads in cost of living index (116 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Spring Hill, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 67.4 (#1433) |
| Population | 44,744 | 57,637 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $524,841 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $104,880 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+44.6 |
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+
67.4 Score
Spring Hill, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$524,841
Population
57,637
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
11
Southeast
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