Gloucester, MA vs Westbrook, 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in crime level (4.8 vs 7.6). Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 31). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 29,959 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+36.3 |
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64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
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71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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