South Portland, ME vs Waxhaw, 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
Waxhaw
65.9
#1604 nationally
South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 31.3 min). Waxhaw leads in median household income ($124,711 vs $82,489). Waxhaw leads in crime level (1.6 vs 1.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Portland, ME | Waxhaw, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#793) | 65.9 (#1604) |
| Population | 26,840 | 23,073 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $532,834 | $717,174 |
| Median Household Income | $82,489 | $124,711 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | R+25.3 |
Data coverage note: Waxhaw is missing data for 1 metric that South Portland has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
65.9 Score
Waxhaw, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$717,174
Population
23,073
Crime
Low
Median Income
$124,711
Southeast
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