Portland, OR 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.
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (67 vs 24). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 128). Saco leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, OR | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.1 (#1464) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 635,067 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $534,270 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $78,423 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 2.2 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+62.1 | D+10.5 |
D+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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