Walnut, CA 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.
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 197). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 35.1 min). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $81,198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Walnut, CA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1785) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 27,104 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,188,533 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $130,444 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 35.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
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63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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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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