Gaithersburg, MD vs Groveland, FL
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.
Gaithersburg
68.7
#1291 nationally
Groveland
68
#1356 nationally
Groveland leads in cost of living index (112 vs 141). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $84,347). Groveland leads in crime level (5.6 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Groveland, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 68 (#1356) |
| Population | 69,563 | 23,628 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $370,644 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $84,347 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 33.2 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+24.7 |
Data coverage note: Groveland is missing data for 1 metric that Gaithersburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
View Gaithersburg, MD →
D+
68 Score
Groveland, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,644
Population
23,628
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$84,347
Southeast
View Groveland, FL →
Try a different matchup
Swap Gaithersburg for: