Seattle, WA 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.
Seattle
66.9
#1491 nationally
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
Seattle leads in walk score (74 vs 44). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 28.8 min). Seattle leads in median household income ($110,781 vs $82,489).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Seattle, WA | South Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1491) | 73.1 (#793) |
| Population | 755,078 | 26,840 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $851,471 | $532,834 |
| Median Household Income | $110,781 | $82,489 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 18.5 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 44 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 1.7 |
| School Rating | 6.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 158 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+36.3 |
D
66.9 Score
Seattle, WA
Emerald City tech powerhouse
Median Home
$851,471
Population
755,078
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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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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