Carrboro, NC 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.
Carrboro
70.3
#1110 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 29). Carrboro leads in crime level (4.9 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $76,933).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carrboro, NC | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1110) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 21,103 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $429,889 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $76,933 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.1 | D+53.3 |
C-
70.3 Score
Carrboro, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$429,889
Population
21,103
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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