Bolingbrook, IL vs 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.
Bolingbrook
73.6
#695 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 34). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 30.3 min). Bolingbrook leads in median household income ($102,057 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bolingbrook, IL | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#695) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 74,088 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,583 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $102,057 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+36.3 |
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73.6 Score
Bolingbrook, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$374,583
Population
74,088
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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