Jacksonville, FL vs Sanford, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Sanford leads in median household income ($71,848 vs $61,442). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 103). Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 985,843 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 4.3 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Jacksonville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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