Portland, ME vs Thomasville, NC
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
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $48,457). Thomasville leads in cost of living index (89 vs 118). Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 65).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 68,408 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 71 |
| Crime Level | Low | 9.1 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+47.1 |
C-
72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
View Portland, ME →
C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
View Thomasville, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap Portland for: