Saco, ME vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 24). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $81,326). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 20,960 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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