Side-by-side
Salem vs Vancouver
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salem, OR59 | Vancouver, WA52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 59 | 52 |
| Affordability | 80 | 79 |
| Housing | 45 | 31 |
| Jobs | 48 | 39 |
| Safety | 47 | 32 |
| Climate | 97 | 93 |
| Amenities | 21 | 26 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,015 | $4,520 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,201 | $1,677 |
| Median home value | $382,400 | $440,300 |
| Median HH income | $71,900 | $78,156 |
| Unemployment | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Population | 176.7K | 192.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 82° / 35° | 81° / 36° |
| Sunny days / yr | 190 | 166 |