Mauldin, SC 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.
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 20). Mauldin leads in cost of living index (100 vs 118). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mauldin, SC | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#725) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 28,010 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,697 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $75,565 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+36.3 |
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73.5 Score
Mauldin, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$299,697
Population
28,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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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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