Longview, TX vs Saco, 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
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 9.3). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $61,003). Longview leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Longview, TX | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.9 (#298) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 83,236 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $234,128 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $61,003 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+42.3 | D+10.5 |
C
76.9 Score
Longview, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$234,128
Population
83,236
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southwest
View Longview, TX →
D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
View Saco, ME →