Geneva, IL 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.
Geneva
73.6
#700 nationally
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
Geneva leads in median household income ($132,799 vs $82,489). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.9 min). South Portland leads in walk score (44 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Geneva, IL | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.6 (#700) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 21,129 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,373 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $132,799 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+9.4 | D+36.3 |
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73.6 Score
Geneva, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,373
Population
21,129
Crime
Low
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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