Aliso Viejo, CA vs Sanford, 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
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Aliso Viejo leads in median household income ($131,708 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 177). Aliso Viejo leads in crime level (3.7 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aliso Viejo, CA | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1398) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 50,263 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,005,543 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $131,708 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 177 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Aliso Viejo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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