Alhambra, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 31). Westbrook leads in cost of living index (110 vs 169). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 30.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Westbrook, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 71 (#1039) |
| Population | 79,776 | 20,564 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $464,730 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $81,198 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
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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