Gaithersburg, MD vs O'Fallon, MO
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
O'Fallon
75.6
#441 nationally
O'Fallon leads in crime level (1.6 vs 6.9). Gaithersburg leads in walk score (52 vs 22). O'Fallon leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | O'Fallon, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 75.6 (#441) |
| Population | 69,563 | 94,074 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $381,302 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $104,863 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | R+17.0 |
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
75.6 Score
O'Fallon, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$381,302
Population
94,074
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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