South Portland

Maine

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Boston

Massachusetts

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What Stands Out

A quick read on this comparison

Deterministic summaries based on the data in view.

Best for affordability: South Portland, Maine

South Portland, Maine looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.

Biggest tradeoff: South Portland, Maine

South Portland, Maine is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on safety, weaker on sunshine.

Potential dealbreaker: Boston, Massachusetts

Boston, Massachusetts needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.

Comparison Matrix

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General Info
Population25,556653,833
Population DensityN/A13.8k /sq mi
Elevation23 ft(7 m)46 ft(14 m)
Housing & Wealth
Median Home
$497,567
$760,717
Median Rent
$2,184
$3,589
Median Income$82,489$89,212
Rent Burden32%48%
Climate & Risks
Sunny Days279 days/yr285 days/yr
Avg. High57°F61°F
Comfort Score47/100Mixed51/100Mixed
Temp Swing45°F46°F
Annual Rainfall49"(124 cm)48"(122 cm)
Annual Snowfall17"(43 cm)11"(28 cm)
Air Quality
AQI 38 (Avg)11 days > 100
AQI 43 (Avg)18 days > 100
Infrastructure & Lifestyle
Walk ScoreN/A72
Transit ScoreN/A100
Safety Score80 / 10060 / 100
School RatingN/A5.3/10
Fire Risk (FEMA)N/A
minimalMinimal
Internet Access
Fiber: 24%Cable: 94%
Fiber: 57%Cable: 99%
Demographics
Median Age41 years32.9 years
College Educated49%53%
Remote Workers13%16%
Nature Access
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