Gaithersburg, MD vs Kyle, TX
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
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 17). Kyle leads in cost of living index (107 vs 141). Kyle leads in crime level (5.4 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Kyle, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 72 (#936) |
| Population | 69,563 | 62,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $299,223 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $85,199 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+5.6 |
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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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C-
72 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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