South Portland, ME vs Thomasville, NC
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.
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
Thomasville
78.2
#192 nationally
South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 9.1). South Portland leads in median household income ($82,489 vs $48,457). Thomasville leads in walk score (71 vs 44).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Portland, ME | Thomasville, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#793) | 78.2 (#192) |
| Population | 26,840 | 27,435 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $532,834 | $239,669 |
| Median Household Income | $82,489 | $48,457 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 9.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+47.1 |
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
View South Portland, ME →
C+
78.2 Score
Thomasville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,669
Population
27,435
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Southeast
View Thomasville, NC →
Try a different matchup
Swap South Portland for: