Mauldin, SC 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.
Mauldin
73.5
#725 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 6.0). Mauldin leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.5 min). Mauldin leads in median household income ($75,565 vs $71,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mauldin, SC | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.5 (#725) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 28,010 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $299,697 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $75,565 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.2 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Mauldin has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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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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