Population
North Laurel
25,201
South Portland
26,780
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
South Portland
$84,563
Home Value
North Laurel
$442,800
South Portland
$405,800
Rent
North Laurel
$1,913
South Portland
$1,648
Crime Rate
North Laurel
N/A
South Portland
0.63
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
South Portland
147.4
Avg Temp
North Laurel
N/A
South Portland
N/A
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
South Portland
2.8%
How Similar Are North Laurel & South Portland?
South Portland is North Laurel's #13 most similar city
4 of 8 key metrics match within 10%
Population
North Laurel
25,201
South Portland
26,780
Both cities have similar populations — North Laurel at 25,201 and South Portland at 26,780.
Political Leaning
North Laurel
27.4%
South Portland
30.6%
Both cities lean Democratic, but South Portland has a stronger Democratic lean (10% difference).
Unemployment
North Laurel
2.7%
South Portland
2.8%
Both cities have similar unemployment — just a 4% difference.
Median Income
North Laurel
$119,533
South Portland
$84,563
North Laurel has a 29% higher median income than South Portland.
Home Values
North Laurel
$442,800
South Portland
$405,800
Both cities have similar home values — just a 8% difference.
Education
North Laurel
36.9%
South Portland
36.2%
Both cities have similar education — just a 2% difference.
Demographics
North Laurel
29.3%
South Portland
83.6%
South Portland's demographics is significantly higher than North Laurel's — 65% difference.
Cost of Living
North Laurel
182.0
South Portland
147.4
North Laurel has a 19% higher cost of living than South Portland.
4 out of 8 key metrics match within 10%. North Laurel and South Portland share several key characteristics.
At a Glance
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North Laurel
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South Portland
Cost of Living & Affordability — South Portland leads
Source: City Stats Index / HUDSouth Portland scores 129.3 on the transportation index (100 = national avg) vs 182.7 in North Laurel. South Portland scores 147.4 on the overall cost index (100 = national avg) vs 182.0 in North Laurel. South Portland has a living wage (family of 4) of $153,303 vs $189,240 in North Laurel (23% lower).
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Housing Market — North Laurel leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a median property tax of $4,156 vs $5,333 in North Laurel (28% lower). North Laurel has a vacancy rate of 3.7% compared to 4.6% in South Portland. North Laurel has a single-family homes of 70.0% compared to 58.9% in South Portland.
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Jobs & Economy — North Laurel leads
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSNorth Laurel has a poverty rate of 3.3% compared to 6.0% in South Portland. North Laurel has a median household income of $119,533 vs $84,563 in South Portland (41% higher). North Laurel has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 15.9% in South Portland.
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Crime & Safety
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Schools & Education
Source: NCES / U.S. Census BureauSouth Portland has a high school diploma or higher of 51.9% compared to 46.9% in North Laurel. North Laurel has a bachelor's degree or higher of 36.9% compared to 36.2% in South Portland.
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Demographics & Community
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a population of 26,780, about 1.1x the size of North Laurel (25,201). North Laurel skews younger with a median age of 35.7 vs 40.7.
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North Laurel
South Portland
Healthcare — South Portland leads
Source: CMS Hospital CompareSouth Portland: 5 vs North Laurel: 4 for with emergency services. South Portland: 3.3 vs North Laurel: 2.8 for avg cms rating (out of 5).
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Transportation & Commute
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACSSouth Portland has a bicycle of 0.5% compared to 0.0% in North Laurel. North Laurel has a public transit of 1.6% compared to 1.1% in South Portland. North Laurel has a work from home of 21.4% compared to 15.9% in South Portland.
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