Saco, ME vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 16.9). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $69,919). St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 20,960 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Saco has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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