Alameda, CA 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.
Alameda
63.4
#1768 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 206). Alameda leads in walk score (68 vs 52). Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 8.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alameda, CA | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1768) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 75,353 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,156,096 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $129,917 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 33.4 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 206 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+53.3 |
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63.4 Score
Alameda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,156,096
Population
75,353
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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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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