Daphne, AL 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.
Daphne
74.2
#614 nationally
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Daphne leads in crime level (1.5 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 15). Daphne leads in cost of living index (104 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Daphne, AL | Gaithersburg, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.2 (#614) | 68.7 (#1291) |
| Population | 30,321 | 69,563 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $332,942 | $522,428 |
| Median Household Income | $80,657 | $104,544 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 30.5 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 1.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.2 | D+53.3 |
C
74.2 Score
Daphne, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$332,942
Population
30,321
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
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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