Highland Park, 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.
Highland Park
72.8
#827 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Highland Park leads in crime level (1.4 vs 4.3). Highland Park leads in median household income ($159,567 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Highland Park, IL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#827) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 30,272 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $802,430 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $159,567 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.4 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Highland Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.8 Score
Highland Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$802,430
Population
30,272
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
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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