Biddeford, ME vs Ruston, LA

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

Ruston

72.3

#911 nationally

Biddeford leads in median household income ($63,261 vs $32,877). Biddeford leads in walk score (42 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 23 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Biddeford, ME Ruston, LA
WhereAtHome Score 66.9 (#1482) 72.3 (#911)
Population 22,367 22,233
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $517,712 $229,937
Median Household Income $63,261 $32,877
Average Commute 23 min 13.9 min
Walk Score 42 25
Crime Level 8.6 11.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 113 95
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+10.5 R+25.4
Biddeford, ME
D
66.9 Score

Biddeford, ME

Small Maine city with local appeal

Median Home

$517,712

Population

22,367

Crime

Moderate

Walk Score

42

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Ruston, LA
C-
72.3 Score

Ruston, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$229,937

Population

22,233

Crime

Moderate-High

Walk Score

25

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