Sanford, ME vs Woodridge, 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
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 4.3). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $71,848). Sanford leads in average commute (27.5 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Sanford, ME | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1363) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 22,251 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,830 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $71,848 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.5 | D+13.3 |
Data coverage note: Sanford is missing data for 1 metric that Woodridge 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-
72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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