Saco, ME vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 24). Saco leads in median household income ($81,326 vs $52,891). Saco leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Saco, ME | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.7 (#1178) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,960 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $531,575 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $81,326 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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