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, VA63 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 63 | 59 |
| Affordability | 64 | 80 |
| Housing | 45 | 45 |
| Jobs | 58 | 48 |
| Safety | 83 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 9 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,696 | $4,015 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,015 | $1,201 |
| Median home value | $696,800 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $113,638 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 3.1% | 5.2% |
| Population | 156.8K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 29° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 214 | 190 |