South Portland, ME vs Vernon Hills, 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.
South Portland
73.1
#793 nationally
Vernon Hills
73.9
#666 nationally
South Portland leads in walk score (44 vs 28). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 27.4 min). Vernon Hills leads in median household income ($117,253 vs $82,489).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Portland, ME | Vernon Hills, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#793) | 73.9 (#666) |
| Population | 26,840 | 26,677 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $532,834 | $460,307 |
| Median Household Income | $82,489 | $117,253 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| 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+20.8 |
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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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73.9 Score
Vernon Hills, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$460,307
Population
26,677
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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