Population
Bailey's Crossroads
25,458
South Portland
26,780
Median Income
Bailey's Crossroads
$84,241
South Portland
$84,563
Home Value
Bailey's Crossroads
$398,200
South Portland
$405,800
Rent
Bailey's Crossroads
$1,958
South Portland
$1,648
Crime Rate
Bailey's Crossroads
N/A
South Portland
0.63
Cost of Living
Bailey's Crossroads
154.1
South Portland
147.4
Avg Temp
Bailey's Crossroads
N/A
South Portland
N/A
Unemployment
Bailey's Crossroads
8.5%
South Portland
2.8%
How Similar Are Bailey's Crossroads & South Portland?
South Portland is Bailey's Crossroads's #21 most similar city
5 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
Bailey's Crossroads
25,458
South Portland
26,780
Both cities have similar populations — Bailey's Crossroads at 25,458 and South Portland at 26,780.
Political Leaning
Bailey's Crossroads
31.1%
South Portland
30.6%
Both cities lean Democratic with similar vote shares — 2% difference.
Unemployment
Bailey's Crossroads
8.5%
South Portland
2.8%
Bailey's Crossroads's unemployment is significantly higher than South Portland's — 67% difference.
Median Income
Bailey's Crossroads
$84,241
South Portland
$84,563
Both cities have similar median income — just a 0% difference.
Home Values
Bailey's Crossroads
$398,200
South Portland
$405,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 2% difference.
Education
Bailey's Crossroads
30.3%
South Portland
36.2%
South Portland has a 16% higher education than Bailey's Crossroads.
Demographics
Bailey's Crossroads
31.9%
South Portland
83.6%
South Portland's demographics is significantly higher than Bailey's Crossroads's — 62% difference.
Cost of Living
Bailey's Crossroads
154.1
South Portland
147.4
Both cities have similar cost of living — just a 4% difference.
5 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. Bailey's Crossroads and South Portland share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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Bailey's Crossroads
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South Portland
South Portland leads in 4 of 8 categories
Cost of Living & Affordability — South Portland leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSouth Portland has a fair market rent (1br) of $1,397 vs $2,015 in Bailey's Crossroads (44% lower). South Portland has a fair market rent (2br) of $1,833 vs $2,246 in Bailey's Crossroads (23% lower). South Portland scores 192.9 on the housing index (100 = national avg) vs 211.7 in Bailey's Crossroads.
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Housing Market — South Portland leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a single-family homes of 58.9% compared to 21.7% in Bailey's Crossroads. South Portland has a owner-occupied of 60.3% compared to 46.3% in Bailey's Crossroads. South Portland has a median rent of $1,648 vs $1,958 in Bailey's Crossroads (19% lower).
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Jobs & Economy — South Portland leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a poverty rate of 6.0% compared to 21.7% in Bailey's Crossroads. South Portland has a unemployment rate of 2.8% compared to 8.5% in Bailey's Crossroads. South Portland: 16,855 vs Bailey's Crossroads: 13,264 for labor force.
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Schools & Education — South Portland leads
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSouth Portland has a high school diploma or higher of 51.9% compared to 41.7% in Bailey's Crossroads. South Portland has a bachelor's degree or higher of 36.2% compared to 30.3% in Bailey's Crossroads.
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Bachelor's Degree or Higher
High School Diploma or Higher
Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a population of 26,780, about 1.1x the size of Bailey's Crossroads (25,458). Bailey's Crossroads skews younger with a median age of 34.6 vs 40.7.
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Bailey's Crossroads
South Portland
Healthcare
Source: CMS Hospital CompareBailey's Crossroads: 4.7 vs South Portland: 3.3 for avg cms rating (out of 5). South Portland: 5 vs Bailey's Crossroads: 3 for with emergency services.
Nearby Hospitals
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSBailey's Crossroads has a public transit of 8.6% compared to 1.1% in South Portland. Bailey's Crossroads has a bicycle of 1.3% compared to 0.5% in South Portland. South Portland has a drive alone of 71.9% compared to 55.7% in Bailey's Crossroads.
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