Murphy, TX 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.
Murphy
72.9
#811 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Murphy leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.3). Murphy leads in median household income ($152,847 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murphy, TX | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#811) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 20,920 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $573,140 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $152,847 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Murphy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.9 Score
Murphy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$573,140
Population
20,920
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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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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