Salem, VA vs San Pablo, 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
73.2
#778 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 27). Salem leads in crime level (7.2 vs 17.2). Salem leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Salem, VA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.2 (#778) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 25,600 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $312,662 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $68,402 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.3 | D+38.0 |
C
73.2 Score
Salem, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$312,662
Population
25,600
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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