Palatine, 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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Palatine leads in crime level (1.8 vs 4.3). Palatine leads in median household income ($93,383 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 115).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Sanford, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 68 (#1363) |
| Population | 64,869 | 22,251 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $378,830 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $71,848 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+10.5 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Palatine has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
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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