Saco, ME vs Williston, ND
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
Williston
68.6
#1310 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 12.0). Williston leads in average commute (14.9 min vs 24.4 min). Williston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | Williston, ND |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 68.6 (#1310) |
| Population | 20,960 | 27,706 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $378,684 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $80,352 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 14.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | R+68.1 |
Data coverage note: Williston 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+
68.6 Score
Williston, ND
Small North Dakota city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,684
Population
27,706
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$80,352
Midwest
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