Somerville, MA vs Westbrook, ME
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.
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 31). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 185). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Somerville, MA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1480) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 80,407 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $940,436 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $120,778 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 185 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+36.3 |
D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
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C-
71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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