South Portland, ME vs Yorkville, 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
Yorkville
71.4
#988 nationally
South Portland leads in walk score (44 vs 18). South Portland leads in average commute (18.5 min vs 35.7 min). Yorkville leads in median household income ($105,322 vs $82,489).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | South Portland, ME | Yorkville, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#793) | 71.4 (#988) |
| Population | 26,840 | 24,693 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $532,834 | $410,890 |
| Median Household Income | $82,489 | $105,322 |
| Average Commute | 18.5 min | 35.7 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 18 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+1.5 |
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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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71.4 Score
Yorkville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$410,890
Population
24,693
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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