Gaithersburg, MD vs Gilroy, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Gilroy
60.4
#1936 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 12.6). Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 181). Gilroy leads in median household income ($127,391 vs $104,544).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Gilroy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 60.4 (#1936) |
| Population | 69,563 | 58,250 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,052,956 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $127,391 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 34.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+40.0 |
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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D-
60.4 Score
Gilroy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,052,956
Population
58,250
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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