Side-by-side
Alexandria vs Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Alexandria, VA54 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 54 | 59 |
| Affordability | 67 | 80 |
| Housing | 46 | 47 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 9 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,624 | $4,025 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,970 | $1,347 |
| Median home value | $696,800 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $113,638 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 156.8K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |