Cookeville, TN 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.
Cookeville
71
#1031 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 35). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $48,094). Cookeville leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cookeville, TN | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1031) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 36,657 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $324,389 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $48,094 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 19 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+36.3 |
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71 Score
Cookeville, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,389
Population
36,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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