Side-by-side
Elk Grove vs Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA70 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 70 | 59 |
| Affordability | 73 | 80 |
| Housing | 64 | 45 |
| Jobs | 42 | 48 |
| Safety | 88 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 46 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,515 | $4,015 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,530 | $1,201 |
| Median home value | $603,400 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $122,229 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Population | 177.2K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 92° / 39° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 292 | 190 |