Biddeford, ME vs Martinez, CA
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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $63,261). Biddeford leads in cost of living index (113 vs 171). Biddeford leads in average commute (23 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Biddeford, ME | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1482) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 22,367 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $517,712 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $63,261 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+38.0 |
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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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64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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