Augusta, ME vs Frankfort, IL
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.
Augusta
72.1
#922 nationally
Frankfort
75
#513 nationally
Frankfort leads in crime level (0.9 vs 6.9). Frankfort leads in median household income ($157,615 vs $45,006). Augusta leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 34.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, ME | Frankfort, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#922) | 75 (#513) |
| Population | 19,102 | 20,907 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $285,230 | $502,643 |
| Median Household Income | $45,006 | $157,615 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 19 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 0.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.8 | D+1.6 |
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72.1 Score
Augusta, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$285,230
Population
19,102
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Northeast
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75 Score
Frankfort, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$502,643
Population
20,907
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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