Gaithersburg, MD vs Glendale, 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
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 193). Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 52). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $81,219).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Glendale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 62.9 (#1813) |
| Population | 69,563 | 187,050 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $1,197,708 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $81,219 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 193 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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