Portland, ME vs Sarasota, FL
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.
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Sarasota
67.4
#1432 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 52). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $68,870). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 21.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Sarasota, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 67.4 (#1432) |
| Population | 68,408 | 57,602 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $413,155 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $68,870 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 21.3 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 52 |
| Crime Level | Low | 15.1 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+23.5 |
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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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D+
67.4 Score
Sarasota, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$413,155
Population
57,602
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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