Biddeford, ME vs Harvey, 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.
Biddeford
66.9
#1482 nationally
Harvey
77.1
#278 nationally
Biddeford leads in crime level (8.6 vs 19.3). Biddeford leads in median household income ($63,261 vs $40,898). Biddeford leads in average commute (23 min vs 31.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biddeford, ME | Harvey, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1482) | 77.1 (#278) |
| Population | 22,367 | 19,397 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,712 | $107,086 |
| Median Household Income | $63,261 | $40,898 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 19.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+42.0 |
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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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C+
77.1 Score
Harvey, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$107,086
Population
19,397
Crime
High
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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