Westbrook, ME vs Worcester, MA
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.
Westbrook
71
#1039 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 31). Westbrook leads in median household income ($81,198 vs $52,891). Westbrook leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 26.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Westbrook, ME | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71 (#1039) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 20,564 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $464,730 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $81,198 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 4.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+36.3 | D+10.0 |
C-
71 Score
Westbrook, ME
Small Maine city with local appeal
Median Home
$464,730
Population
20,564
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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