Biddeford, ME vs Gladstone, MO

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.

Biddeford

66.9

#1482 nationally

vs

Gladstone

73.5

#721 nationally

Biddeford leads in walk score (42 vs 33). Gladstone leads in cost of living index (93 vs 113). Biddeford leads in crime level (8.6 vs 10.3).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Biddeford, ME Gladstone, MO
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1482) 73.5 (#721)
Population 22,367 27,329
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $517,712 $272,624
Median Household Income $63,261 $68,633
Average Commute 23 min 22.1 min
Walk Score 42 33
Crime Level 8.6 10.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 93
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.5 R+5.7