Lodi, NJ 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.
Lodi
69.1
#1254 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 28.6 min). Portland leads in cost of living index (118 vs 136). Lodi leads in median household income ($80,044 vs $71,853).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lodi, NJ | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1254) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 25,832 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $635,738 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $80,044 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 72 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+36.3 |
D+
69.1 Score
Lodi, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,738
Population
25,832
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
72
Northeast
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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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