Downers Grove, IL vs Sanford, 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.
Downers Grove
73.6
#697 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Downers Grove leads in median household income ($115,461 vs $71,848). Downers Grove leads in crime level (3.1 vs 4.3). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downers Grove, IL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#697) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 49,706 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,663 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $115,461 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Downers Grove has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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73.6 Score
Downers Grove, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,663
Population
49,706
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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