Portland, ME vs Tullahoma, 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
Tullahoma
69.5
#1206 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 18). Tullahoma leads in cost of living index (93 vs 118). Portland leads in median household income ($71,853 vs $56,771).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | Tullahoma, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 69.5 (#1206) |
| Population | 68,408 | 21,001 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $297,495 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $56,771 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 18 |
| Crime Level | Low | 10.7 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+55.1 |
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+
69.5 Score
Tullahoma, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$297,495
Population
21,001
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
18
Southeast
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