Montclair, CA 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.
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 31.3 min). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 139). Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montclair, CA | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1923) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 37,545 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,144 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $72,789 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+36.3 |
D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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C-
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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