Saco, ME vs West Allis, 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.
Saco
69.7
#1178 nationally
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 7.0). West Allis leads in walk score (60 vs 24). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $64,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 20,960 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+38.5 |
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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C
76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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