Sanford, ME vs Skokie, IL
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.
Sanford
68
#1363 nationally
Skokie
74.2
#627 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 5.6). Skokie leads in median household income ($91,892 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in cost of living index (103 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | Skokie, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 74.2 (#627) |
| Population | 22,251 | 64,937 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $435,327 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $91,892 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 68 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+42.0 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Skokie has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
68 Score
Sanford, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,830
Population
22,251
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$71,848
Northeast
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C
74.2 Score
Skokie, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$435,327
Population
64,937
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
68
Midwest
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