Sanford, ME vs South Portland, ME
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
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 4.3). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.5 min). South Portland leads in median household income ($82,489 vs $71,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 22,251 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+36.3 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that South Portland 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
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C
73.1 Score
South Portland, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$532,834
Population
26,840
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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