Gaithersburg, MD vs Lombard, IL
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
Lombard
75.9
#407 nationally
Lombard leads in crime level (3.2 vs 6.9). Lombard leads in cost of living index (116 vs 141). Lombard leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Lombard, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.9 (#407) |
| Population | 69,563 | 43,779 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $395,049 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $95,509 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+13.3 |
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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C
75.9 Score
Lombard, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$395,049
Population
43,779
Crime
Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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