Bethlehem, PA 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.
Bethlehem
74.1
#632 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $62,072). Bethlehem leads in cost of living index (99 vs 141). Bethlehem leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bethlehem, PA | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#632) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 78,300 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,711 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $62,072 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 22.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.7 | D+53.3 |
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74.1 Score
Bethlehem, PA
Pennsylvania community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,711
Population
78,300
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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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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