Portland, ME vs West Bend, WI
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
West Bend
70.8
#1063 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 34). West Bend leads in cost of living index (99 vs 118). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 24.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | West Bend, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 70.8 (#1063) |
| Population | 68,408 | 31,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $359,869 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $71,904 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 24.4 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 34 |
| Crime Level | Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+36.3 |
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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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70.8 Score
West Bend, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$359,869
Population
31,886
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Midwest
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