Naperville, IL 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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in walk score (46 vs 24). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $81,326).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 149,424 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.5 |
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75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Midwest
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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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