Salem, OR vs San Bruno, 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
67.1
#1465 nationally
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
San Bruno leads in crime level (7.0 vs 14.6). San Bruno leads in median household income ($131,669 vs $67,540). Salem leads in cost of living index (115 vs 214).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, OR | San Bruno, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1465) | 63.5 (#1767) |
| Population | 177,432 | 41,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $440,726 | $1,308,809 |
| Median Household Income | $67,540 | $131,669 |
| Average Commute | 22.7 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 56 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 214 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.0 | D+50.3 |
D+
67.1 Score
Salem, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$440,726
Population
177,432
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
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D
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Pacific
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