Portland, ME vs Terrell, TX
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.
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Terrell
70
#1148 nationally
Terrell leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $61,513). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 24.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Terrell, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 70 (#1148) |
| Population | 68,408 | 21,480 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $282,678 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $61,513 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 24.7 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 8.4 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+27.9 |
Data coverage note: Terrell is missing data for 1 metric that Portland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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C-
70 Score
Terrell, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$282,678
Population
21,480
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,513
Southwest
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