Saco, ME vs Torrington, CT
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
Torrington
75.8
#420 nationally
Torrington leads in walk score (36 vs 24). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $66,616). Torrington leads in cost of living index (102 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | Torrington, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 75.8 (#420) |
| Population | 20,960 | 35,550 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $303,023 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $66,616 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | N/A |
D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
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C
75.8 Score
Torrington, CT
Small Connecticut city with local appeal
Median Home
$303,023
Population
35,550
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Northeast
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