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