Side-by-side
Salem vs Durham
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salem, OR59 | Durham, NC63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 63 |
| Affordability | 80 | 83 |
| Housing | 45 | 56 |
| Jobs | 48 | 65 |
| Safety | 47 | 35 |
| Climate | 97 | 100 |
| Amenities | 21 | 28 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,015 | $4,138 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,201 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $355,300 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $79,234 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 3.2% |
| Population | 176.7K | 288.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 90° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 228 |