Saco, ME vs San Mateo, CA
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.
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 24). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 20,960 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+50.3 |
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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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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