Salem, MA vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 38). Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.6). Westminster leads in cost of living index (115 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 44,744 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+25.0 |
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
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D
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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