Portland, ME vs West Haven, CT
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 Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 48). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 23.2 min). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 118).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Portland, ME | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.9 (#814) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 68,408 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $566,902 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $71,853 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 65 | 48 |
| Crime Level | Low | 2.9 |
| School Rating | 7.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | N/A |
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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C
75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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