Aliso Viejo, CA vs Biddeford, 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.
Aliso Viejo
67.6
#1398 nationally
Biddeford
66.9
#1482 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.6). Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $63,261). Biddeford leads in cost of living index (113 vs 177).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Biddeford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 66.9 (#1482) |
| Population | 50,263 | 22,367 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $517,712 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $63,261 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+10.5 |
D+
67.6 Score
Aliso Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,005,543
Population
50,263
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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D
66.9 Score
Biddeford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$517,712
Population
22,367
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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