Sanford, ME vs Smyrna, TN
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
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 7.6). Smyrna leads in median household income ($76,115 vs $71,848). Smyrna leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 22,251 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 20 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | R+21.8 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Smyrna 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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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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