Salem, MA vs Winter Park, 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 Park
72.4
#900 nationally
Salem leads in walk score (70 vs 44). Salem leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.6). Winter Park leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, MA | Winter Park, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.6 (#1307) | 72.4 (#900) |
| Population | 44,744 | 29,894 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $614,321 | $469,253 |
| Median Household Income | $79,196 | $96,563 |
| Average Commute | 30.6 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+13.6 |
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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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72.4 Score
Winter Park, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$469,253
Population
29,894
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southeast
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