Longview, TX vs Portland, 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.
Longview
76.9
#298 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 28). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $61,003).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 83,236 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+36.3 |
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76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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