Gainesville, FL vs Portsmouth, NH
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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Portsmouth
67.9
#1372 nationally
Portsmouth leads in crime level (5.1 vs 20.2). Portsmouth leads in median household income ($100,169 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in cost of living index (104 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Portsmouth, NH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 67.9 (#1372) |
| Population | 145,812 | 22,733 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $802,763 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $100,169 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 5.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | R+2.4 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
Southeast
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D+
67.9 Score
Portsmouth, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,763
Population
22,733
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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