Saco, ME vs San Clemente, CA
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.
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.0). Saco leads in cost of living index (116 vs 208). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $81,326).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 20,960 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+2.6 |
D+
69.7 Score
Saco, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$531,575
Population
20,960
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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