Issaquah, WA vs Saco, 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.
Issaquah
66.2
#1572 nationally
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 3.9). Issaquah leads in median household income ($143,006 vs $81,326). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 172).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Issaquah, WA | Saco, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1572) | 69.7 (#1178) |
| Population | 38,977 | 20,960 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,137,397 | $531,575 |
| Median Household Income | $143,006 | $81,326 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 2.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 172 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+10.5 |
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66.2 Score
Issaquah, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,137,397
Population
38,977
Crime
Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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