Saco, ME vs St. Cloud, FL
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
St. Cloud
66.9
#1492 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 5.2). Saco leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 36.7 min). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $69,366).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | St. Cloud, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 66.9 (#1492) |
| Population | 20,960 | 66,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $394,703 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $69,366 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | R+1.4 |
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
66.9 Score
St. Cloud, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$394,703
Population
66,448
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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