Belmont, CA vs Saco, 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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 284). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $81,326). Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 4.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1893) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 26,622 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+10.5 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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