Portland, ME vs Springfield, TN
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
Springfield
64.9
#1671 nationally
Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $55,392). Springfield leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Springfield, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 64.9 (#1671) |
| Population | 68,408 | 19,494 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $331,929 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $55,392 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 25.5 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+50.9 |
Data coverage note: Springfield is missing data for 1 metric that Portland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
64.9 Score
Springfield, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$331,929
Population
19,494
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,392
Southeast
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