Garfield, NJ vs South 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 5.5). Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 44). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 32,456 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+36.3 |
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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C
73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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