Gaithersburg, MD vs Long Beach, CA
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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $69,471). Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 52). Long Beach leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 69,563 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 142 |
| 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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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