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Elk Grove vs Salem

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricElk Grove, CA70Salem, OR59
Fit score7059
Affordability7380
Housing6445
Jobs4248
Safety8847
Climate10097
Amenities4621
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
Unemployment4.6%5.2%
Population177.2K176.7K
Summer high / winter low92° / 39°82° / 35°
Sunny days / yr292190
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