Portland, ME vs Woonsocket, RI
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
Woonsocket
67.2
#1459 nationally
Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $54,398). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 27.4 min). Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 57).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Woonsocket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 67.2 (#1459) |
| Population | 68,408 | 43,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $393,530 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $54,398 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 57 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+14.4 |
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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D+
67.2 Score
Woonsocket, RI
Small Rhode Island city with local appeal
Median Home
$393,530
Population
43,135
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
57
Northeast
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