Gaithersburg, MD vs Monroeville, PA
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
Monroeville
81.1
#49 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 21). Monroeville leads in crime level (3.4 vs 6.9). Monroeville leads in cost of living index (99 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | Monroeville, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 81.1 (#49) |
| Population | 69,563 | 27,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $235,247 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $80,625 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+20.3 |
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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B-
81.1 Score
Monroeville, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$235,247
Population
27,974
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Northeast
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