Sanford, ME vs South St. Paul, MN
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 St. Paul
76.1
#385 nationally
Sanford leads in crime level (4.3 vs 9.6). South St. Paul leads in average commute (20.6 min vs 27.5 min). South St. Paul leads in median household income ($82,644 vs $71,848).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | South St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 76.1 (#385) |
| Population | 22,251 | 20,664 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $304,841 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $82,644 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 20.6 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 39 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 9.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that South St. Paul 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
76.1 Score
South St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,841
Population
20,664
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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