Gaithersburg, MD vs New Bern, NC
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
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 27). Gaithersburg leads in median household income ($104,544 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in average commute (18 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 69,563 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+20.5 |
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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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73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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