Salem, MA vs Winter Garden, FL
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
Winter Garden
69.9
#1163 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 30). Winter Garden leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.2). Winter Garden leads in median household income ($101,953 vs $79,196).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Winter Garden, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 69.9 (#1163) |
| Population | 44,744 | 47,294 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $570,660 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $101,953 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+13.6 |
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+
69.9 Score
Winter Garden, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$570,660
Population
47,294
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Southeast
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