Bellevue, WA vs South Portland, 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.
Bellevue
69.5
#1192 nationally
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
Bellevue leads in median household income ($145,892 vs $82,489). South Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 175). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bellevue, WA | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1192) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 154,331 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,451,887 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $145,892 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 26.4 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Very Low | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 175 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+36.3 |
D+
69.5 Score
Bellevue, WA
Eastside excellence
Median Home
$1,451,887
Population
154,331
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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C
73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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