Gaithersburg, MD vs San Leandro, 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
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Gaithersburg leads in crime level (6.9 vs 15.0). San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 52). Gaithersburg leads in cost of living index (141 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gaithersburg, MD | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1291) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 69,563 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $522,428 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $104,544 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.3 | D+53.6 |
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-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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