Murrieta, CA 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.
Murrieta
64.4
#1695 nationally
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.0). Saco leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35 min). Murrieta leads in median household income ($106,925 vs $81,326).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Murrieta, CA | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1695) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 111,878 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $694,424 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $106,925 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 35 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.5 |
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64.4 Score
Murrieta, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$694,424
Population
111,878
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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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
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