Addison, IL vs Gaithersburg, MD
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.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Addison leads in crime level (3.8 vs 6.9). Addison leads in cost of living index (110 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $82,547).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 35,167 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+53.3 |
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75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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D+
68.7 Score
Gaithersburg, MD
Maryland community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$522,428
Population
69,563
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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