Anniston, AL vs Biddeford, ME
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Anniston
74.7
#561 nationally
Biddeford
66.9
#1482 nationally
Biddeford leads in crime level (8.6 vs 23.2). Biddeford leads in walk score (42 vs 22). Biddeford leads in median household income ($63,261 vs $45,642).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anniston, AL | Biddeford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.7 (#561) | 66.9 (#1482) |
| Population | 21,167 | 22,367 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,803 | $517,712 |
| Median Household Income | $45,642 | $63,261 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 23.2 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 87 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+44.8 | D+10.5 |
C
74.7 Score
Anniston, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$146,803
Population
21,167
Crime
High
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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66.9 Score
Biddeford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$517,712
Population
22,367
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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