Maple Valley, WA 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Maple Valley leads in median household income ($137,595 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 148). Maple Valley leads in crime level (3.0 vs 4.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 28,434 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Maple Valley has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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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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