South Portland, ME vs Tukwila, WA
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
Tukwila
60.9
#1918 nationally
South Portland leads in crime level (1.7 vs 25.4). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 26.8 min). South Portland leads in median household income ($82,489 vs $76,331).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Portland, ME | Tukwila, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#793) | 60.9 (#1918) |
| Population | 26,840 | 21,135 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $532,834 | $578,581 |
| Median Household Income | $82,489 | $76,331 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 25.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+51.7 |
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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D-
60.9 Score
Tukwila, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$578,581
Population
21,135
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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