Side-by-side
Norfolk vs Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Norfolk, VA57 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 59 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 44 | 45 |
| Jobs | 37 | 48 |
| Safety | 46 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 24 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,188 | $4,015 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,512 | $1,201 |
| Median home value | $271,900 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $64,017 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Population | 235K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 34° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 227 | 190 |