Kirkland, WA vs 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.
Kirkland
68
#1358 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Kirkland leads in median household income ($135,608 vs $71,853). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 179). Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 51).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kirkland, WA | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1358) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 91,194 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,212,741 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $135,608 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 179 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+36.3 |
D+
68 Score
Kirkland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,212,741
Population
91,194
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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