Side-by-side
Salem vs Springfield
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salem, OR59 | Springfield, MO63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 63 |
| Affordability | 80 | 92 |
| Housing | 47 | 59 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 64 |
| Amenities | 21 | 21 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,025 | $3,561 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,347 | $1,046 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $165,200 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $45,984 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 176.7K | 169.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 89° / 22° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |