Saco, ME vs West New York, NJ
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 New York
69.5
#1210 nationally
West New York leads in walk score (94 vs 24). Saco leads in crime level (2.2 vs 8.1). Saco leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 35.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | West New York, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 69.5 (#1210) |
| Population | 20,960 | 50,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $467,343 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $70,141 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 35.5 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 94 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 8.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+28.1 |
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+
69.5 Score
West New York, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$467,343
Population
50,754
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
94
Northeast
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