Side-by-side
Salem vs Alexandria
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salem, OR59 | Alexandria, VA54 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 54 |
| Affordability | 80 | 67 |
| Housing | 47 | 46 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 21 | 9 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,025 | $4,624 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,347 | $1,970 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $696,800 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $113,638 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 156.8K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 88° / 29° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |