Side-by-side
Richmond vs Salem
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Richmond, VA55 | Salem, OR59 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 55 | 59 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 33 | 45 |
| Jobs | 42 | 48 |
| Safety | 36 | 47 |
| Climate | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 27 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,197 | $4,015 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,507 | $1,201 |
| Median home value | $328,100 | $382,400 |
| Median HH income | $62,671 | $71,900 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Population | 227.6K | 176.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 28° | 82° / 35° |
| Sunny days / yr | 225 | 190 |